Waters Upton One-Place Study

1873 (one item)

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ACT, 1870.
Sections IX., XLIX, LI.
Notice B. C.
County of Salop.
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ERCALL MAGNA.
WITH CONTRIBUTORY DISTRICT OF WATERS UPTON, OR UPTON PARVA.

WHEREAS the Education Department, in pursuance of the Elementary Education Act, 1870, have received the Returns in the said Act mentioned, and made such inquiry as they think necessary with respect to the School accommodation of the District hereinafter mentioned: Now, therefore, the Lords of the Committee of Council on Education have decided, and
HEREBY GIVE NOTICE AS FOLLOWS:—

I. The School District is the Parish of ERCALL MAGNA.
II. It is proposed to make the Parish of WATERS UPTON, or UPTON PARVA, contribute to the provision and maintenance of a School in the District, in respect to the number of children named in the second Schedule to this Notice.
III. The Schools named in the first Schedule to this Notice are considered to be available for the District.
IV. Additional Public School accommodation of the amount and description mentioned in the second Schedule to this Notice appears to be required for the District.

Schedule I.
[…]

Schedule II.

Amount and description of accommodation required.

A school for 100 children, viz., 65 of Ercall Magna Parish, and 35 of Waters Upton Parish.

Situation.

Between Cold Hatton and Waters Upton.

Particulars.

If the accommodation required between Cold Hatton and Waters Upton is supplied voluntarily, no order for contribution will be issued in pursuance of this Notice.

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT,
11th day of July, 1873.
F.R. SANDFORD, Secretary.

Wellington Journal, 2 Aug 1873, page 4.

1874 (one item)

MEETING OF CLERGY AT SHREWSBURY.
On Tuesday, a meeting of the beneficed clergy in the Archdeaconry was held in the vestry, at St. Chad’s Church, […]
EDUCATION. […]
The following grants were then made by the Board:—Waters Upton, £15; […]

Wellington Journal, Sat 28 Feb 1874, page 6.

1875 (two items)

SALOP-IN-LICHFIELD ARCHIDIACONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION.
A meeting of this Board was held in St. Chad’s vestry, Shrewsbury, on Saturday. […] The proceedings having been opened with prayer, on the motion of the Rev. T. B. Lloyd a grant of £l0 was made to Holy school, and on the motion of the Rev. A. T. Pelham, the sum of £5 was voted to the school at Waters Upton. […]
MONEY GRANT TO SCHOOLS.—Grants to the amount of £60 were made to the following parishes:—To Waters Upton, towards the building of a new school (there having been no school before), £15; […]

Wellington Journal, Sat 6 Mar 1875, page 6. Also in Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, 3 Mar 1875, page 8.

WATERS UPTON, One Mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
MRS. & MISS WALKER,
Assisted by Resident Governess,
WILL have Vacancies for several Boarders after the Midsummer vacations. The DUTIES of the School will be RESUMED, Tuesday, July 20th.
Terms and full particulars on application.

Wellington Journal, 3 July 1875, page 4. Repeated 10 Jul 1875, page 1.

Note: This is the earliest advertisement for the Walkers’ school that I have found so far.

1876 (four items)

THE CHURCH SOCIETIES.
The quarterly meeting of the Church Societies was held on Saturday, in St. Mary’s Clergy-room. […]
Report for the year 1875. […]
III. Money Grants to Schools.—To Hordley, towards a new school, £10; to Waters Upton, a second grant of £5. […]

Wellington Journal, 4 Mar 1876, page 6.

WATERS UPTON.
A BAZAAR OF USEFUL AND FANCY WORK
WILL take place in the SCHOOLROOM, WATERS UPTON, on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 12 and 13, the proceeds to pay off the Debt on the Parish School.
The 3-0 p.m. Train from Wellington will Stop at Crudgington each day.

Wellington Journal, 2 Sep 1876, page 1.

WATERS UPTON.
Bazaar.—A bazaar of useful and fancy articles was opened at the Schoolroom, Waters Upton, on Tuesday last, and continued over the following day, for the purpose paying off a debt on the parish school, and for providing a new heating apparatus for the church, and the success with which it was attended must have been highly gratifying to the respected rector (the Rev. J. B. Davies) and the other promoters, the sum realised being far in excess of the most sanguine anticipations. […]

Wellington Journal, Sat 16 Sep 1876, page 8.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,
One Mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
MRS. & MISS WALKER
(Assisted by a Resident Governess)
BEG to return their sincere thanks to their friends and the public who have supported them since they opened their school, and still assure them that they impart to all children committed to their care the rudiments of a sound English Education, combined with the kindness and comforts of home.
Terms, &c., on application.
The DUTIES of the SCHOOL will be RESUMED on Tuesday, October 10th. Vacancies.

Wellington Journal, 7 Oct 1876, page 4. Repeated 14 Oct 1876, page 1.

1879 (one item)

GOVERNESS (Assistant) Wanted immediately in a small school, capable of giving a sound English education, with music.—Apply to Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.

The Northwich & Knutsford Guardian, 19 Jul 1879, page 1.

1880s

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1880 (three items)

WELLINGTON. […]
Board of Guardians, Yesterday (Thursday): Present—Mr. S. Minor, chairman, […] Rev. J. B. Davies; […] School Attendance Committee: Mr. Vaughan, attendance officer, reported that he had visited the several schools in his district and found the attendance was good and without any complaint, except at Waters Upton, where there were a few children not attending in consequence of ill-health. There was an increase of 33 on the books, and of 36 in the average attendance. […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 27 Feb 1880, page 8.

WELLINGTON.
Board of Guardians.—A meeting of these guardians was held on Thursday. […] A meeting of the School Attendance Committee was afterwards held. Mr. J. Vaughan, school officer, reported that he had visited the several schools in his district since the last meeting of the Committee, and found the attendance better last week than the previous week, when several of the children were suffering from an infectious disease. He had not received any absentee lists from any of the schools, though there were a few children at Rodington and Waters Upton who did not attend regularly. He had visited the parents, who had promised that the children should attend more regularly, but, with the consent of the Committee, he would send the parents warning notices before summoning them. The numbers in the different schools were as follows:—[…] Waters Upton, on books 53, average attendance 43. The officer received instructions to serve warning notices upon the parents complained of. […]

Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, Wed 12 May 1880, page 10.

WELLINGTON. […]
Board of Guardians.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Thursday last, Mr. S. Minor (chairman), presiding. There were also present—Rev. J. B. Davies, […] School Attendance Committee: The Clerk read the bye-laws received from the Elementary Education Department, and they were agreed to. The following report was read by the Chairman:—“I have visited the several schools under your Committee in my district since the last meeting, and found the attendance not so good some of the schools as it has been previously. At Bolas School on the register there are 38, the average attendance 32. […] Waters Upton 59, average attendance, 39. At Kinnersley, Rodington, and Waters Upton there are some that attend very irregularly, and whose names appear in the report book for your consideration. I have visited the parents of the absentees, and found in most cases they have been kept at home for the purpose of work.—Signed, John Vaughan, School Attendance Officer.”—Several parents were ordered be proceeded against, and in other cases warnings to be given. […]

Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, Wed 8 Dec 1880, page 9.

1881 (three items)

WATERS UPTON, WELLINGTON, SALOP, BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,
One Mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
CONDUCTED BY MISS WALKER and RESIDENT GOVERNESS. Established upwards of 27 years. Miss Walker begs to state that Children committed to her care continue to receive a Sound English Education, with the care and comforts of home combined. The House is healthily and pleasantly situated. Number of Pupils limited. Vacancies for Two or Three Boarders. Terms on application.

Wellington Journal, 26 Feb 1881, page 4. Repeated 5 Mar 1881, page 4, and 12 Mar 1881, page 4. Repeated 9 Jul 1881, page 4, with the following added: SCHOOL DUTIES WILL BE RESUMED July 19th.

WELLINGTON.
[…]
Board of Guardians:—The fortnightly meeting of the Board was held on Thursday last, Mr. S. Minor presiding. There were also present—Mr. T. Groom (vice-chairman), Rev. J. B. Davies, […]
School Attendance: […] Mr. John Vaughan reports as follows:—“Since the last meeting of the School Committee I have visited the several schools in my district. The attendance has not been so good as it was before the Christmas holidays on account of the severity of the weather. Some of the schoolmistresses had to send their children home one week through the intense cold. The following are the numbers at the different schools.—[…] Waters Upton School, on the register 54, average attendance 38.7. I have no complaint from any of the schools.” […]

Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, Wed 16 Mar 1881, page 9.

WATERS UPTON.
Tea Meeting and Presentation.—On Friday the school children of Waters Upton School met at the Schoolroom, for the purpose of making a presentation to Mrs. Price, their late schoolmistress, on her resigning from the school, which she had been a mistress of for four and a half years. The children first sat down to a splendid tea, after which the Rev. J. Davies, who was empowered to make the presentation, said he was deputed by the parents and children of the school to ask her to accept from them a small present in commemoration of the four and a half years she had spent in the school. The rev. gentleman then handed to Mrs. Price a beautiful photographic album, which contained the following inscription:—“Presented to Mrs. Price by the Parents and Children of Waters Upton school, March 25th, 1881.” Mrs. Price, who was much affected, thanked them all for their beautiful present. It would be a lasting remembrance of the happy time she had spent in the school, where she had received so much kindness from all the parents and children. The rev. gentleman then presented church hymn books to each of the children, and other suitable books of more value to the Sunday school teachers, after which they all adjourned to the grounds adjoining the rectory, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. At the close of the day the children sang a few hymns out of their new hymn books, and dispersed, having spent a very happy afternoon.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 29 Apr 1881, page 10.

1882 (two items)

WATERS UPTON, WELLINGTON, SALOP, BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,
One Mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
CONDUCTED BY MISS WALKER and RESIDENT GOVERNESS. Established upwards of 27 years. Miss Walker begs to state that Children committed to her care continue to receive a sound English Education, with the care and comforts of home combined. The House is healthily and pleasantly situated. Number of Pupils limited. Vacancies. Terms on application. School Duties will be Resumed on the 17th inst.

Wellington Journal, 14 Jan 1882, page 1.

WELLINGTON. […]
Board of Guardians, Yesterday (Thursday): Present—Mr S. Minor (chairman), […] Rev J. B. Davies, […] School Attendance Committee: The Board, having formed itself into a School Attendance Committee, received the reports of the school attendance officers. Mr. W. Vaughan reported that the attendance at Bolas Magna, Longden-on-Tern, and Waters Upton were satisfactory, but at Kinnersley and Roddington [sic] some of the children attended very irregularly, the following being the tabulated statement:—Great Bolas: Number on register 39, average attendance 35. Kinnersley: Number on register 65, average attendance 49.6. Longden-on-Tern: Number on register 47, average attendance 36. Rodington: Number on register 75, average attendance 60. Waters Upton: Number on register 57, average attendance 46. […] The usual orders were made with respect to irregular children, and the meeting terminated.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 5 May 1882, page 8.

1883 (one item)

VACANCIES for Two or Three Pupils, between the ages of 6 and 14, after Easter (no objection to little boys between six and eight), in pleasant, healthy village; home comforts and unlimited diet. Established 39 years. Moderate terms. Apply—Miss Walker, Waters Upton, Wellington, Salop.

Wellington Journal, 31 Mar 1883, page 4.

1884 (two items)

Archidiaconal Church Societies.—The annual meeting was held St. Mary’s Clergy-room, Shrewsbury, on Saturday last […] School Business: In the absence of the Secretary, the Rev. Canon Lloyd read the minutes of the last meeting, and stated that certificates were recommended to two teachers, viz., Miss Amos, of Waters Upton, and Miss E. A. Griffiths, of Dorrington. The Diocesan Inspector, the Rev. C. Mortimer, spoke of the ability both teachers displayed, and the certificates were granted. […]

Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, Wed 4 Jun 1884, page 5.

WATERS UPTON.
School Inspection.—The Parish School in this village has recently been examined by Mr. J. C. Colvill, H.M. Inspector, and the report just received is a very favourable one, which is as follows:—“An excellent little school, very intelligently and thoroughly taught.”

Wellington Journal, 27 Dec 1884, page 5.

1885 (one item)

WEST SHROPSHIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION.
The ninth annual meeting of this association was held on Monday when the following parishes or schools were represented:—Shifnal, Tong, Sheriff Hales, Newport, Lilleshall, Wrockwardine Wood, Wombridge, St. George’s, Oakengates, Malin’s Lee, Dawley, Lawley, Coalbrookdale, Wellington, Uppington, Donnington, Albrighton, Prior’s Lee, Hadley, Ketley, St. Julian’s, St. Mary’s, Holy Trinity (Shrewsbury), Upton Magna, and Waters Upton. […]
At a quarter past six a public meeting was held in the Town Hall, Shifnal, at which there were present:—[29 gentlemen, 24 of whom were clergy including J. B. Davies (Waters Upton)]. There was also a large number of lady and gentleman teachers. […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 26 Jun 1885, page 6.

1888 (one item)

WATERS UPTON, WELLINGTON, SALOP.—BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
One mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
CONDUCTED by Miss WALKER and RESIDENT GOVERNESS. Established upwards of 33 years. Miss Walker begs to state that Children committed to her care continue to receive a sound English Education, with the care and comfort of home combined. The house is healthily and pleasantly situated. Number of pupils limited. Vacancies.
Terms on application.

Wellington Journal, 7 Jan 1888, page 4. Repeated 14 and 21 Jan 1888, same page.

1889 (six items)

WATERS UPTON, near WELLINGTON.—BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
Principal—MISS WALKER
(Assisted by Resident Governess).
SCHOOL DUTIES will be Resumed on Tuesday, January 22nd. Vacancies for one or two Boarders. Entire charge, with motherly care and attention, taken of Children if required. Terms moderate. References to Clergy and Parents of Pupils.

Wellington Journal, 19 Jan 1889, page 4.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
(Estab. 1850), One mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
PRINCIPAL—MISS WALKER, Assisted by Resident Governess.—Miss Walker receives a limited number of Pupils to Board and Educate. Her aim is to impart a sound English Education, combined with the kindness and comfort of home. Entire charge of children if required. School duties will be resumed July 23rd. Vacancies for one or two Boarders.

Wellington Journal, 13 Jul 1889, page 4. Repeated 20 and 27 Jul 1889, same page. Repeated, but ending with a note that school duties would be resumed October 8, in Wellington Journal, 28 Sep 1889, page 4, and 5 Oct 1889, same page.)

WATERS UPTON.
School Treat.—The children attending Waters Upton Parish School, accompanied by many of their parents and friends from the village, had their annual treat at the Wrekin on Friday, the 9th inst. […]

Wellington Journal, 17 August 1889, page 7. For the full report, see Waters Upton Landmarks – Part 2.

PARISH OF WATERS UPTON,
near Wellington Salop.
A SALE OF WORK
Will be held in
WATERS UPTON SCHOOLROOM,
On Tuesday and Wednesday next, September 10th and 11th 1889,
To raise funds to pay off the debt on the Enlargement of the School, and to provide a Heating Apparatus for the Chancel of the Church.
Contributions of Useful and Fancy Articles of Work, Pottery, Plants, and Fruit, will be thankfully received by the following ladies:—
Mrs. J. B. Davies, The Rectory; Miss Lillie Groucock, Waters Upton; Miss Nellie Heatley, Eaton, Market Drayton; Miss M. Minor, Meeson, Wellington; Mrs. H. F. Percival, Waters Upton; Mrs. Rider, Crescent House, Wellington; Mrs. Shakeshaft, Waters Upton; Misses. E. & F. Taylor, Burleigh, Wellington.
The Sale of Work will be opened by
LADY MABEL KENYON-SLANEY
(Accompanied by Col. Kenyon-Slaney, M.P.)
On Tuesday, September l0th at 2 p.m.
Admission on Tuesday from 2 till 4 p.m. 1/-; 1 till 8 p.m. -/6. Wednesday, from 2 till 4 p.m. -/6; 1 till 8 p.m. -/3.
The Admission Fee will be returned to purchasers if required.

Newport & Market Drayton Advertiser, 7 Sep 1889, page 4. Similar notices appeared in Wellington Journal, 31 Aug 1889, page 1, and 7 Sep 1889, page 1.)

WATERS UPTON.
SALE OF WORK.
On Tuesday, a two-days’ sale of work was inaugurated here, the objects being to wipe off the debt recently incurred by the enlargement of the schoolroom, and also to raise funds to provide a heating apparatus for the church. The promoters of the affair were most fortunate in their selection of the days upon which to hold proceedings, the weather being summer-like in its character, and consequently the bazaar was a complete and unqualified success. […]

Wellington Journal, Sat 14 Sep 1889, page 7. Full article on file and will appear in a future post on this website.

WATERS UPTON.
The Parish School has recently been inspected by H.M. Assistant Inspector Mr. F. H. Thompson, and passed a very satisfactory examination. The percentage of passes was 100 per cent., as there was not a single failure in any subject in the school. The grant received this year was £61 3s. 4d., the largest ever gained, and the following report has been received:—“The children have passed an excellent examination, but a little more attention should be given to the writing on paper. It is advisable to have one style of copy hooks throughout the school. The discipline is good, and a healthy tone pervades the whole school. The needlework of the infants has been marked fair, that of the girls good.” The debt on the school caused by the enlargement of the building last year has been cleared off by the proceeds of the sale work, last autumn.—The continued success and well-doing of this school are mainly due to the excellent teacher, Miss Amos, who has had charge of the school for the past eight years.

Wellington Journal, 28 Dec 1889, page 7.

1890s

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1890 (four items)

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
(Estab. 1850), One mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
PRINCIPAL—MISS WALKER, Assisted by Resident Governess.—Miss Walker receives a limited number of Pupils to Board and Educate. Her aim is to impart a sound English Education, combined with the kindness and comfort of home. Entire charge of children if required. Vacancies for one or two Boarders. School Duties will be Resumed on January 21st, 1890.

Wellington Journal, 4 Jan 1890, page 4. Repeated 11 and 18 Jan 1890, same page. Repeated 22 Mar 1890, page 5, but ending: Next Quarter commences March 25th.

SALOP BOARD OF EDUCATION.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting of the Salop Board of Education took place in Shrewsbury, on Saturday last. The Bishop of Lichfield presided, […]
THE ANNUAL REPORTS.—THE BISHOP AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.
[…] To the training colleges connected with the diocese money grants have been made […].
To schools: […] (b) to Waters Upton, on the application of the Rev. J. B. Davies, a grant of £5 towards the furnishing of the new addition to his school; […]

Wellington Journal, 1 Feb 1890, page 3.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ UNION AT ELLESMERE.
The fifth annual meeting of the Sunday School Teachers’ Union for the Archdeaconry of Salop, in the Diocese of Lichfield, took place on Monday, at Ellesmere. […] In the evening a conference was held at the Town-hall, when the chair was taken by Archdeacon Lloyd. There were also present, […] Newdigate Poyntz, St Mary’s, Shrewsbury, […] J. B. Davies, Waters Upton, […]

The Oswestry and Border Counties Advertizer, Wed 18 Jun 1890, page 5.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL (Established 1850), One mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
Principal—MISS WALKER;
ASSISTED by Resident Governess. The Autumn Term will commence September 9th, 1890.

Wellington Journal, 30 Aug 1890, page 4. Repeated 6 Sep 1890, same page.

1891 (five items)

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
(Established 1850),
One Mile from Crudgington Railway Station.
Principal—Miss WALKER; assisted by Resident Governess.
MISS WALKER receives a Limited Number of Pupils to Board and Educate. Her aim is to impart a sound English Education, combined with kindness and the comforts of home. Entire Charge of Children if required. School Duties will be resumed (D.V.) January 29, 1891.
Vacancies for One or Two Boarders.

Wellington Journal, 10 Jan 1891, page 5. Repeated 24 Jan 1891, page 5.

WATERS UPTON.
Tea Party and Presentation.—Last evening, a social tea party was given by Miss Amos to the school children who have been under her tuition for the past 10 years. Amongst those present were the Rev. J. B. Davies (rector), Mrs. J. B. Davies and family, Rev. L. V. Yonge (vicar of Rowton), Mr. J. Higgins, Mrs. H. F. Percival, Miss L. Groucock, Miss George, Miss S. E. Owen, Miss Bousfield, &c. Over 40 children partook of the good things provided. After tea, the rector presented to Miss Amos, on behalf of the inhabitants of Waters Upton and neighbourhood, a beautiful marble clock. In feeling terms he spoke of the good work performed by Miss Amos during her residence at Waters Upton, and also the excellent state of the school under her able management, this school having had “Excellent” for several years from H.M. Inspector. He also thanked Miss Amos on behalf of the ratepayers for her work both in the Sunday and day school, and said how sorry the ratepayers were to part with her.—Subsequently the Rector returned thanks on behalf of Miss Amos for the handsome present given her—a present which she should prize greatly, and which would remind her of very happy days spent at Waters Upton.—The children then adjourned to the playground, where sports were indulged in until dark.—The tables were presided over by Mrs. W. J. Owen, Miss Bousfield, Miss Owen, and others. The clock bore the following inscription:—“Presented to Miss Amelia Amos by the inhabitants of Waters Upton and neighbourhood, upon her resigning the charge of Waters Upton School, after 10 years’ faithful services, March, 1891.” The clock was supplied Mr. Harvey, Wellington.

Wellington Journal, 21 Mar 1891, page 8. A similar report appeared in Eddowes’s Shrewsbury Journal, 25 Mar 1891, page 8.)

WATERS UPTON.
Diocesan Inspection.—The Parish School in this village was examined by the Diocesan Inspector in religious knowledge last week, and the following report has just been received:—“The order and tone are all that can be desired. The written work is uniformly accurate and neat all through the school. The repetition is now very nicely said, that of Holy Scripture in the upper group deserving special praise. The answering is intelligent. I would note particularly the ages of the children: there are only four in the school who have completed their eleventh year, and several children under ten years of age have sent in very nicely expressed narratives and answers to questions. The results of the examination reflect the highest credit on Miss Amos, who has now for ten years had charge of this very pleasing little school.” The following children received cards of merit:—Thomas C. Ball, Thomas Bennett, Willy G. Ridgway, Eliza Jane Austin, Rebekah Brown, and Hannah Teece.

Wellington Journal, 28 Mar 1891, page 8.

Wellington Journal, 29 Aug 1891, page 5.

WATERS UPTON.
Education.—The Managers of this Parish School hare adopted the Free Education Act, so that all scholars, when they assemble next week after the harvest holidays, will be admitted free, but a penny bank will be opened in the school every Monday morning. It is understood that many of the children are going to bring their pence as usual to deposit in the bank, and thus they will be learning early those thrifty habits which will prove such a blessing to them in after life. The Managers have requested the School Attendance Committee of the Wellington Union, through their own Guardian and through the Vice-chairman of the Board, to urge upon their school attendance officer the necessity of doing all in his power to secure the regular attendance of the scholars, as the financial position of the school will depend very much upon the attendance.

Wellington Journal, 19 Sep 1891, page 7.

1892 (three items)

WATERS UPTON.
School Report.—The children attending the Parish School in this village were last week examined in religious knowledge by the Diocesan Inspector, and the report just received is as follows:—“This school is in nice order, and has passed a very good examination.” The managers are highly pleased with the efficient manner in which Miss Porter, the certificated schoolmistress, has instructed the children. The following children received cards of merit:—Thomas Ball, Thomas Bennett, William Ridgway, Emma James, Sarah Ellen Bennett, and Hannah Teece.—On the afternoon of the same day the children attending the Sunday school the village, to the number of 54, had their anneal treat. An excellent tea was provided for them at the Rectory by Mrs. Davies, who was ably assisted by the Sunday School teachers, Mrs. Percival, Miss M. Miner, Miss Groucock, Miss Lawrence, Miss Bromley, Miss Porter, and Eliza Austin. Presents were given by the Rector (Rev. J. B. Davies) for regular attendance at school, and a few prizes for proficiency in lessons, and sweets and nuts were distributed by Mrs. J. Shakeshaft. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in sports and games in a field kindly lent by the churchwarden (Mr. H. F. Percival), who was assisted by the rector and other teachers in making the children thoroughly enjoy the afternoon.

Wellington Journal, Sat 4 Jun 1892, page 7.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
Principal—MISS WALKER,
ASSISTED BY RESIDENT GOVERNESS.
The Next Term will begin on Tuesday, September 13th.
Vacancies for One or Two Boarders.

Wellington Journal, 3 Sep 1892, page 4.

WATERS UPTON.
Ambulance Class.—An ambulance class in connection with the Wellington Technical Instruction Committee has been established here by Mr. Wm. A. R. Ball, and the first lecture was delivered at the schoolroom on Monday evening by Dr. Hollies, Wellington. The register contains 25 members, and 22 of these answered to their names. The committee consists of Messrs. Walter Dugdale, H. F. Percival, J. N. Cornes, Humphreys, the Revs. J. B. Davies, L. V. Yonge, and H. T. Tetlow. The secretarial part of the duties are performed by Mr. William A. R. Ball.

Wellington Journal, Sat 22 Oct 1892, page 8. Featured in A fatal tricycle accident at Waters Upton – Part 2.

1893 (four items)

WATERS UPTON.
School Festival.—The scholars attending the Wesleyan Sunday School had their festival on June 30th. Between 80 and 90, including friends, met at the schoolroom, and left in waggons, kindly lent by Mr. Brookes, Mr. Hopkins (Rowton), and Mr. Icke (Cold Hatton). The place selected was the Wrekin, where they arrived at 11 o’clock. After enjoying their Iunch, kindly given the children by Mr. Robert Fletcher, they made their way to the top the hill, where they enjoyed themselves to their hearts’ content till tea time. After tea they engaged in various games till time to leave for home, where they arrived before nine o’clock, all having spent very happy day.

Wellington Journal, 8 Jul 1893, page 8.

WATERS UPTON.
Prize Distribution and Presentation.—Last evening, a pleasant ceremony was witnessed in the Schoolroom. The proceedings commenced with singing by the children, after which prizes amounting to nearly £2 were distributed amongst the scholars, each child in the school receiving a prize and also a packet of sweets. Advantage was also taken of the occasion to present Miss Porter, the schoolmistress, (who is resigning the charge of the school), with a testimonial. The rector, the Rev. J. B. Davies, made the presentation, and spoke in the highest terms of praise of the ability of Miss Porter, and the way she had conducted the school during the time she had been schoolmistress at Waters Upton. There were present—The Rev. J. B. Davies (vicar), Mrs. Davies, Mrs. H. F. Percival, Mrs. Cornes, Miss Mills, the Misses Davies, Mr. W. A. R. Ball, Mrs. James, and Mrs. Brown. The presentation consisted of a splendid travelling clock and a purse of money. A plate on the clock bore the following inscription:—“Presented by the residents of Waters Upton and district to Elizabeth Alice Porter on her resigning the charge of Waters Upton School. July, 1893.” Unanimous votes of thanks were accorded to the Rector and Miss Porter and to the subscribers and collectors. Mr. W. A. R. Ball assisted in carrying out the whole of the proceedings, which were most successful.

Wellington Journal, 29 Jul 1893, page 8.

MARRIAGE AT SOUTH SHORE.
PORTER—ILETT.
The marriage took place on Thursday last, at Holy Trinity Church, South Shore, of Miss Porter, eldest daughter of Mr. John Porter, of South Shore, contractor, to Mr. Frederick Ilett, also of South Shore. The contracting parties are well known in the parish, the bride having been for many years a teacher in the day schools at South Shore, and for the last two years schoolmistress at Waters Upton, Salop. A great number of the friends of the bride and bridegroom were present to witness the ceremony, which was performed the Rev. W. Woodall, curate. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. James Porter, while the best man was Mr. Gilbert Ilett. The bride’s dress was of fawn amazon cloth, with silk to match, and she wore a white felt hat with ostrich feathers. She also carried a splendid bouquet of white flowers. Her sister (Miss Nellie Porter) and Miss Dormer were the bridesmaids, and each carried beautiful flowers. On leaving the church the couple were greeted with showers of rice, and later on in the day departed for Ambleside and the Lake district, where the honeymoon is being spent. Mr. Porter’s workmen, and the bridegroom’s assistants were entertained to tea in honour of the event, and a very pleasant evening was spent. There were a number of handsome and costly presents, as follows:—
Bridegroom to bride, gold chain; bride to bridegroom, gold pin; bride’s father, cheque; bride’s mother, gold brooch and household linen; Miss Nellie Porter, umbrella stand, crumb tray and brush; Mr. James Porter, coal box and copper kettle; Mrs. Porter (grandmother), rocking chair and hearth rug; […] Mrs. Owen and family (Waters Upton), silver butter knife; Miss Dulson (Waters Upton), bath towels; Mrs. Hyde (Waters Upton), cheese dish; Mrs. Matthews (Waters Upton), bread dish; Mrs. Austin (Waters Upton), butter dish; Miss Austin (Waters Upton), vases; Mrs. Richard [James] (Waters Upton), plants; Mrs. Brown (Waters Upton), plants; and the bride also received from the residents of Waters Upton on her resigning the position of school mistress, a very handsome travelling clock.

Blackpool Gazette, Fri 22 Sep 1893, page 7.

Pleasant Evenings with the Children.—On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, a miscellaneous entertainment was provided by the children attending Waters Upton School, consisting of duets, dialogues, musical drills, songs, in character, &c. The Rev. J. B. Davies, rector of the parish, presided each evening. The whole of the children acquitted themselves admirably, and gave much credit to Miss Taplin’s careful training. […]

Wellington Journal, 23 Dec 1893, page 8. For the full report, see Late Victorian Christmases in Waters Upton – Part 2.

1894 (four items)

WATERS UPTON.
Entertainment.—On the 1st and 2nd inst., two capital entertainments were given in the School by the children, and were a great success. The Rev. L. V. Yonge presided, in the unavoidable absence of the rector, the Rev. J. B. Davies. A capital programme was gone through, consisting of songs, dialogues, musical drill, and recitations. All performers acquitted themselves admirably, and reflected great credit on Miss Taplin, the head teacher. In the interval on the first evening, Mrs. L. V. Yonge kindly presented the prizes for good attendance. A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to the Rev. L. V. Yonge for presiding, to Mrs. L. V. Yonge for distributing the prizes, to Miss Miller for presiding at the pianoforte, and to Miss Taplin and the children for a successful and delightful entertainment. The proceeds are for prizes for the school children.

Wellington Journal, 10 Mar 1894, page 7.

WATERS UPTON.
Sunday School Treat.—On the 10th inst., the children attending the Church Sunday School in this village had their annual treat. For some weeks previously a committee of ladies had met together at the Rectory on Wednesday afternoons to make some suitable presents for the senior children in the shape of useful articles of clothing, and on the day appointed for the treat the children, numbering 60, met in the Rectory Grounds, where an excellent tea was provided for them by Mr. S. Tudor. The children were well waited upon by the teachers and other friends—Mrs. J. B. Davies, Mrs. L. Y. Yonge, Miss M. Minor, Mrs. J. Shakeshaft, Misses Annie and Alice Davies, the rector (Rev. J. B. Davies), Mr. E. R. Davies, Winifred Dulson, and Eliza Austin—all of whom, after tea was over, heartily joined in games and sports with the children in a field adjoining the Rectory garden. As the evening began to close in, the children once more met round the tea tables, where they received their presents, given by Mrs. J. B. Davies, and some more refreshments were supplied in the shape buns and milk and sweets. Hearty cheers were given for the rector and Mrs. J. B. Davies, and for Miss M. Minor and the other teachers, and the party separated well pleased with their afternoon’s entertainment.

Wellington Journal, 18 Aug 1894, page 7.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
PRINCIPAL—MISS WALKER, assisted by Resident Governess.—The Next Term will commence September 18th, 1894. Vacancies for Boarders. Terms on application.

Wellington Journal, 1 Sep 1894, page 4. Repeated 8 Sep 1894, page 4.

WATERS UPTON.
Church of England School.—This school, which is under the charge of Miss Taplin, has recently been examined by H. M. Inspector, Mr. J. C. Colvill, and the following is a copy of his report:—“The discipline of the school is good, and scholars are attentive and honest under examination. The results of examination in the elementary subjects are very good. The children read and recite deliberately and clearly, and show more than average intelligence. The paper and slate work throughout is very accurate, and good in style and arrangement.” Grant earned £64 2s. 6d. The drawing report has also been received, and is marked “Good.”

Wellington Journal, 17 Nov 1894, page 7.

1895 (three items)

WATERS UPTON.
The Christmas Season has been kept in this village in the usual way. Before the Christmas holidays began the children of the Parish School gave two evenings’ entertainments of amusing songs and dialogues, in which they were well instructed by their teacher, Miss Taplin. […]

Wellington Journal, 5 Jan 1895, page 7.

WATERS UPTON.
Church of England School.—This school (under the charge of Miss S. A. Taplin) was examined on the 26th April by the Rev. S. Hobson, Diocesan Inspector, and the following report has been received:—“The children are orderly and attentive. The written work is neat, and free from mistakes. The repetition is clearly said all through the school, but there are some failures in the lower group, where many of little ones lost time in the winter. The viva voce answering is, from the same cause, a little uneven in both groups, but the children who have attended regularly answer brightly and intelligently. The Old and New Testament and Prayer Book history is good in both divisions. Catechism, hymns, collects, and writing from memory very good.” Certificates were awarded to the following children:—Minnie Bagley, Minnie Owen, Hannah Brown, Agnes Crowther, Alfred Bennett, John Brown, Richard Cliff, and Evan Tudor.

Wellington Journal, 4 May 1895, page 7.

WATERS UPTON.
Wesleyan Sunday School.—The annual treat in connection with this school hold on 12th inst. at the Wrekin. The children and friends, numbering 180, were conveyed in waggons kindly lent by Mr. Icke (Cold Hatton), Mr. Shakeshaft (Rowton), Mr. Pitchford (Potford), and Mr. Lewis (Eaton), and also six traps. On arriving at the Cottage, the children were treated to capital lunch by Mr. Fletcher. After a ramble over the hill, all met for tea, which was heartily enjoyed, after which games were indulged in until six o’clock, when a start was made for home, which was reached safely, all having thoroughly enjoyed the outing.

Wellington Journal, 20 Jul 1895, page 7.

1896 (one item)

SALOP BOARD OF EDUCATION PRIZES.
The following day school children are entitled to prizes in January next, having obtained three certificates of merit from the diocesan inspector:—[…] Waters Upton, Minnie Bagley; […].—Samuel Hobson, Diocesan Inspector of Schools for Salop.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 5 Dec 1896, page 6.

1897 (four items)

Educational. […]
WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
Principal—MISS WALKER.
(Assisted by Resident Governess.)
VACANCIES for Boarders. Spring Term Commences February 2nd.

Wellington Journal, Sat 23 Jan 1897, page 5. Repeated 30 Jan 1897.

Educational. […]
WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
Principal—MISS WALKER.
Assisted by Resident Governess.
THE Summer Term will begin May 11th. Vacancies for a few Boarders.

Wellington Journal, Sat 1 May 1897, page 5. Repeated 8 May 1897.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
One Mile from Crudgington Station.
Established 1850.
Principal—MISS WALKER,
ASSISTED BY RESIDENT GOVERNESS.
A Limited Number of Boarders. Home comforts. Liberal table. Healthy situation. Entire charge of children if required. Terms moderate. Next Term will begin (D.V.) Sep 14.

Wellington Journal, 28 Aug 1897, page 5. Repeated 4 Sep 1897, page 5.

SALOP CHURCH SOCIETIES.
The quarterly meeting on Saturday was presided over by the Ven. Archdeacon Maude. […]
The following children, having received certificates of merit three times at the yearly examinations in Religious Knowledge for day schools, are entitled to book prizes:—[…]Waters Upton, Agnes Crowther, Evan J. Tudor; […]—Samuel Hobson, Diocesan Inspector of Schools.

Wellington Journal, Sat 4 Dec 1897, page 3.

1898 (one item)

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
One Mile from Crudgington Station. Established 1850.
Principal—MISS WALKER,
ASSISTED BY RESIDENT GOVERNESS.
A Limited Number of Boarders. Home comforts. Liberal table. Healthy situation. Entire charge of children if required. Terms moderate. Next Term will begin (D.V.) May 10.

Wellington Journal, 7 May 1898, page 5.

1900s

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1900 (two items)

[WELLINGTON.]
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE.
On Saturday the Salop Archidiaconal Sunday School Conference was held in the Christ Church Schoolroom. […] The Ven. Archdeacon Maude presided, and among others present were […] the Revs. […] J. P. [= J. B.] Davies, (Waters Upton, […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 20 Jul 1900, page 7.

[SALOP] BOARD OF EDUCATION PRIZES.
The following children, having three times received certificates at the yearly inspections of Church Day Schools by the Diocesan Inspector, are entitled, in January 1901, to the prizes given by the Salop Board of Education:—[…]
Edgmond Deanery.—[…] Waters Upton—Cissie Ridgway, Mary Tudor; […]
Samuel Hobson,
Diocesan Inspector.
Uppington Vicarage, Nov. 26th, 1900.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 30 Nov 1900, page 6. Also Wellington Journal, 1 Dec 1900, page 3.

1903 (two items)

WATERS UPTON.
CHRISTMAS TREE AND PRESENTATION.—A Christmas tree in connection with the Waters Upton Sunday School was exhibited in the Schoolroom on Wednesday. It was well laden with presents for the whole of the children and Sunday School teachers, and had been nicely decorated by Mrs. Davies and family, Mrs. Yonge, the teachers, and others. The presents were distributed by Mr R. W. Davies, who appeared in the character of “Father Christmas.” The occasion was taken advantage of to make a presentation to the Rector (the Rev. J. B. Davies) after his recovery from a very serious illness. The originator of the presentation was Miss M. E. Minor, who was indefatigable in her efforts to make the affair a success. Every Sunday scholar and teacher subscribed to the testimonial, which consisted of a handsomely-bound Prayer Book and a volume of “The Land and the Book.” The presentation was made by three little girls—Louisa Evans, Winifred Tudor, and May Bennett—each of whom repeated a few lines of rhyme expressing pleasure at seeing the rector once more amongst them. Mr. Davies suitably responded, and thanked the teachers and scholars for their beautiful gift and the kind wishes expressed. On the proposition of the Rector, a vote of thanks was accorded to Miss Gee (head teacher) and the Sunday School teachers. The singing of a verse of the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close.

Wellington Journal, Sat 24 Jan 1903, page 12. A similar report appeared in Shrewsbury Chronicle, 30 Jan 1903, page 5.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
WILL RE-OPEN SEPTEMBER 15, 1903. PRINCIPAL—MISS WALKER.

Wellington Journal, 5 Sep 1903, page 5. (Repeated 12 Sep 1903.)

1904 (five items)

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
WILL RE-OPEN JANUARY 26, 1904. PRINCIPAL—MISS WALKER.

Wellington Journal, 23 Jan 1904, page 5.

WATERS UPTON.
Appointment.—Miss Shute, daughter of Mr. G. Shute, Milford Road, Newtown, Montgomeryshire, has been appointed mistress of Waters Upton School, under the Shropshire County Council. Miss Shute, who has been assistant mistress at the Newtown National School for some years, commences her new duties in June.

Wellington Journal, 21 May 1904, page 11.

SALOP CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION.
ANNUAL MEETING AT NEWPORT.
The annual meeting of the Sunday School Association for the Archdeaconry of Salop was held at Newport on Saturday. There was a much larger attendance than was anticipated, parties attending from Waters Upton, Donnington Wood, Dawley, Newport, Hinstock, Edgmond, Wrockwardine Wood, Lilleshall, St. George’s, Tibberton, Shifnal, and from the Shrewsbury parishes of St. George’s, St. Michael’s, All Saints’, and Holy Trinity […]
Amongst clergy present there were the following:—[…] J. B. Davies (Waters Upton), etc.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 1 Jul 1904, page 6.

WELLINGTON. […]
RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, Yesterday: Present— Mr. R. Taylor (chairman), the Rev. W. P. Nock (vice-chairman), the Rev. L. V. Yonge, […]
BOARD OF GUARDIANS, June 30th. Present, Mr. E. Holmes (chairman), the Rev. T. Rogerson (vice-chairman), the Rev. L. V. Yonge, […] Mr. W. A. R. Ball (relieving officer for Waters Upton and district) said that ten years ago was appointed school attendance officer in conjunction with the position of relieving officer, but under the new Education Act he had been deprived of the school attendance officer’s place, and his salary had been reduced about £l5. He would be glad if the Board would re-consider his position. After the deduction of the superannuation fee, his salary came to £49 per year. He had to find his own office at a rental of £7 per year, and travelling and other expenses came to about £l4 per year, owing to the scattered nature the district; so that his salary was reduced to a very small sum indeed. When he was appointed to the office the out-relief in his district was considerably more than it was now; and he estimated that he had saved the Board about £700 or £800 in out-relief.—The Clerk (Mr. Jones) said he had a similar application to make, for the operations of the Education Act had reduced his salary also. The same remarks applied to Mr. Keay, the other relieving officer. He suggested that the salaries of all three should be re-considered by the Finance Committee.—Mr. Clarke asked the Clerk how much his salary had been reduced, and he replied that it was about £45 per year.-Mr. Keay said he himself had not intended to make any application for an increase, but if the committee considered the question at all he would like them to review his case also. Several months ago the Board granted him an increase of salary of £10 per year, but as he now lost £10 per year owing to operation of the Education Act, he was in no better position.—It was agreed that the whole question be referred to the Finance Committee. […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 8 Jul 1904, page 8.

WELLINGTON. […]
BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—At a meeting of the Board of Guardians the 14th inst., a report was presented by the Finance Committee recommending that the salary of Mr. W. A. R. Ball (relieving officer for the Waters Upton district) be increased by £10 per year.—Several members bore testimony to the excellence of Mr. Ball’s work, and the committee recommendation was carried unanimously.—Applications from Mr. J. Jones (clerk) and Mr. H. H. Keay (relieving officer) for increases of salaries were postponed for a fortnight.—It was agreed to purchase a typewriter, and that the Board contribute £10 to the cost and the District Council be asked to contribute the remainder. […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 22 Jul 1904, page 8.

1906 (three items)

WATERS UPTON.
School Managers’ Meeting.—On Saturday evening a meeting was held of the managers of school; present:—Messrs. Shakeshaft and Woolley and the Revs. L. V. Yonge and S. Hobson (in the chair). The Chairman reported that Miss Smallman’s appointment had been allowed by the County Council, and that she was now working in the school. The correspondent received authority from managers to spend not more than £1 10s. on the repair of the gates and fence of the playground. Friday, or case of need, Tuesday, seemed to the managers the best day for their meetings, the time to be 6-30 p.m. Visiting managers were appointed for following months:—October, Mr. Yonge; November, Mr. Shakeshaft; December, Mr. Woolley; January, Mr. Jervis; February, Mr. Hobson.

Wellington Journal, Sat 13 Oct 1906, page 11.

WATERS UPTON.
Schools.—The medals and certificates for attendance were presented to the successful children by the Rector in the schoolroom yesterday week. Medals and certificates for full attendance (418 times) were awarded to Nellie Wynn, Lucy Wynne, Charles Tinsley; and for regular attendance (98 per cent.), to Minnie Evans, May Bennett, Ernest Tudor, Winifred Tudor, Charles Bennett, Harry Jones, and Florence Payne.

Wellington Journal, Sat 3 Nov 1906, page 11.

DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD.
ARCHDEACONRY OF SALOP. […]
The following children having obtained three certificates at the annual examinations held by the Diocesan Inspector in Church Day Schools, are entitled to a prize given by the Archidiaconal Board of Education in January next:—
Edgmond Deanery. […] Waters Upton, Minnie Speakman; […]
John Ramsay Pyle,
Diocesan Inspector.
Preston Rectory, Wellington, Salop,
December 18th, 1906.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 21 Dec 1906, page 6.

1907 (four items)

ELLERDINE.
The School.—Through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Yonge of Waters Upton, the scholars had a party and Christmas-tree on New Year’s Eve. Invitations were also extended to some ladies and gentlemen of the district. After an excellent tea, which was thoroughly enjoyed, the children sang carols, hymns, and songs, and then marched into an adjoining room, where a large Christmas-tree greeted their eyes. This was beautifully decorated and lighted. From its heavily-laden branches each child and friend received some pretty presents. The children were delighted with the tree and presents, and lustily did they give cheers for Mrs. Yonge, Mr. Yonge, and “Father Christmas.”

Wellington Journal, 5 Jan 1907, page 11.

Note: The above does not relate to Waters Upton, but it gives an idea of what the Waters Upton party and Christmas tree, mentioned in the next report, might have involved.

WATERS UPTON.
CHILDREN’S TREAT.—By the kindness the Rev. L. V. and Mrs. Yonge, the children attending the Waters Upton, Ellerdine, and Crudgington Schools have been entertained at the Vicarage, on three different days, to a tea and Christmas tree.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 11 Jan 1907, page 8.

DEARTH OF TEACHERS.
SALOP CHURCHMEN DISCUSS THE DIFFICULTY.
The Archdeaconry of Salop Association of Church School Managers and Teachers on Saturday at Shrewsbury discussed “The supply of our teachers in elementary schools.” The Rev. S. Hobson, rector of Waters Upton, for many years examiner in religious knowledge for the diocese, said statistics he had collected showed that the number of pupil teachers who presented themselves for examination in scripture and religious knowledge was constantly diminishing, and he was absolutely shocked when he heard of the very small number who had entered at the last examination.
It seemed to him that ere long the pupil teacher would be extinct, at any rate in country schools, and he could only regard this as a great misfortune because the teachers trained in the colleges lost the practical experience in teaching and dealing with children which was almost of priceless advantage when they attained to higher posts.
He accounted for the fact that assistant masters in our public schools were comparatively successful without any real training for their profession by saying that most of them had had something like a training in the management of boys by acting as praepostors, monitors, etc.
The Rev. G. T. Hall, formerly one of the masters of Shrewsbury School, said many head masters chose the members of their staff very largely on the score of their proficiency in games, and for his part he thought in no way was a boy better trained to manage his fellows than by acting as captain in the different games.
The Rev. W. W. Sandford caused some amusement by saying that owing to the absurd conditions teachers spent only half their time teaching and more than half their time travelling to classes.
Mr. Sheldon, of Upton Magna, said the fault was with the Board of Education. Teachers now got no experience in handling children in elementary schools, and there was no doubt in the future the teaching in the elementary schools would be of an entirely different character to what it had been in the past. (Hear, hear.)

Birmingham Daily Gazette, Mon 18 Feb 1907, page 8.

Archdeaconry of Salop.
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMINATION LIST
Class I.—May Pritchard, Waters Upton (Bishop’s prize); […] May Bennett, Waters Upton; Thomas Evans, Waters Upton; George Bennett, Waters Upton; Maggie Tompkins, Waters Upton.
Class II.—[…] Sidney Brookes, Waters Upton; […]
PHILIP EDMUND KYNASTON, Examiner.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 27 Dec 1907, page 8.

1908 (one item)

WATERS UPTON.
Prize Distribution.—On Sunday the rewards for good attendance and good lessons were distributed at the Rectory to the children attending the Parish Sunday School. To the ordinary prizes there were this year added several books given by the Salop Church Board of Education for the scholars who had done best in the examination held in December last, and open to all Sunday Schools in the archdeaconry. The bishop’s prize for the best scholar in the Salop portion of his diocese was awarded to May Pritchard; books were received by May Bennett, Thomas Evans, George Bennett, and Maggie Tompkins, whoso names appeared in the first class; and a certificate by Sydney Brooks, who had passed the examination with credit. The Rev. S. Hobson thanked the teachers, to whose untiring labours the success of the children was so largely due, and expressed his gratification that so many as 20 scholars in that small school were entitled to receive certificates for regular attendance and good conduct. The teachers present included Mrs. Daves [= Davies?], Miss Hobson, Miss Davies, Miss Shute, and Mr. C. Owen. At the conclusion buns and oranges were provided for all.

Wellington Journal, Sat 1 Feb 1908, page 11.

1909 (six items)

Salop Archidiaconal Board of Education.
In the Sunday School examination, the Rev. P. E. Kynaston, B.A., Camb., placed 20 scholars in the first class, 37 in the second, and 63 in the third. The first class obtained prizes and the second certificates. May Bennett, Waters Upton, came out first of the whole list and obtained the Bishop’s prize. Others in the first class in order of merit were Dorothy Ralphs and Alice Wolley, Waters Upton; […] Sydney Brookes and George Bennett, Waters Upton; […]. The 37 in the second class, in order of merit, were […] Mary Evans, Waters Upton; Jack Richard, Waters Upton; […]. The annual meeting and prize distribution are reported on page 9.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 22 Jan 1909, page 3.

Salop Archidiaconal Board of Education.
ANNUAL MEETING.
The Archdeacon of Salop (the Ven. C. B. Maude) occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the Salop Archidiaconal Board of Education held in St. Alkmund’s Parish Room, Shrewsbury, on Saturday. There were also present […] S. Hobson, […]
COMMITTEE’S REPORT.
The HON. SECRETARY read the report of the Standing Committee. […] The Sunday School Committee, in endeavouring to carry out its duty of promoting the efficiency of Sunday schools in the Archdeaconry, devoted its attention during the year to three objects:—(1) To induce unity of aim in the teaching throughout the schools; (2) to devise some means of assisting the average teacher; and (3) to provide a test of the efficiency of the teaching given. In order to test the efficiency of the instruction the committee carried out, as usual, a written examination. Ten schools entered, and the total number of scholars examined was 193. Of those 20 passed in the first class, 37 in the second, and 63 in the tbird—tbe remaining 73 being unclassed. […] The report referred to the failure of the attempts of the Government towards what was called the settlement of the education question, and observed that the public must have seen more clearly, after the discussion that took place, that the school question was after all only a “manufactured grievance.” The Standing Committee sincerely regretted to report that during the year they had suffered the great loss of Mr. Hobson’s services as honorary secretary. As was well known Mr. Hobson was for many years diocesan inspector, having been appointed in 1888, and no one could have had greater experience of the work in the archdeaconry than he, nor could have more practical local knowledge of the whole position. His services as secretary were invaluable to the Board. He resigned in September last. […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 22 Jan 1909, page 9.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
[…]
The Montgomeryshire Education Committee met at Welshpool on Monday, […]
NEW HEADMISTRESS OF PENYGLODDFA.
There were three applications on the short list for the headmistress-ship of Penygloddfa Council (infants’) school, namely, Miss Jessie May Owen, Newtown; Miss Wilhelmina C. Griffiths, Newtown; and Miss Frances Emily Shute, head teacher at Waters Upton C.E. school, Salop, and a native of Newtown. Miss Shute, who has a superior scholastic record, was appointed by a large majority. The salary is £75. […]

Aberystwyth Observer, 22 Jul 1909, page 3.

Church School Managers and Teachers at Waters Upton.
The annual summer outing of the members of the Salop Archdeaconry Branch Association of Church School Managers and Teachers was, on the kind invitation of the Rev. S. Hobson (vicar), held at Waters Upton, on Saturday afternoon last, and favoured with delightful weather proved of a most enjoyable nature. The majority of the members were from the Shrewsbury district, and they journeyed, some in a brake, and others on cycles, via Haughmond Hill and Rodington. On arrival at Waters Upton they were accorded a hearty welcome by Mr. Hobson. Subsequently they attended at the Parish Church, where service was conducted by the Vicar, and an interesting address was delivered by the president, Archdeacon Maude, on the subject of the Bible from the teachers’ point view. The preacher referred to the fact that that was the 21st annual expedition of the members of the Association to some country parish, and he believed the first outing of its kind was held in that parish. Following the service the members adjourned to the School-room, where a meeting was held to appoint the time and place for the annual meeting and also the subjects for discussion. […] The members were afterwards entertained by the Rev. S. Hobson to tea, which was laid on the lawn in the picturesque grounds of the Vicarage.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 23 Jul 1909, page 7. Also reported in Wellington Journal, Sat 24 Jul 1909, page 7.

NEWTOWN. […]
Presentation.—Miss Shute, who has been appointed headmistress of the Penygloddfa Council school (infants’ department), has been presented with a valuable token of the esteem in which she was held at Waters Upton during the five years she has been head mistress of the school there. Managers, parents, and children showed their appreciation of Miss Shute’s worth. A large gathering at the Rectory was the occasion of formally handing to Miss Shute a valuable gold and jewelled pendant with gold chain.—The Rev S. Hobson, chairman of the managers, thanked Miss Shute for all that she had done, not only as a teacher, but outside her strict duties for the benefit of the [children]. Miss Shute would take away with her the hearty good wishes of everyone in the parish. The Rev L. V. Yonge, Mr. Jervis, Mr. Shakeshaft, and Mr. S. Bennett (managers) also spoke.—The children of the school gave Miss Shute a handsome silver photograph stand to keep in remembrance of their affection. Miss Shute has also been the recipient of a large number of private presents from her friends and well-wishers in the parish.

The Aberystwyth Observer and Cardigan County Times, 30 Sep 1909, page 6. Repeated on 7 Oct 1909, page 6.

DIOCESE OF LICHFIELD.—ARCHDEACONRY OF SALOP. […]
The following children, having obtained three certificates from the Diocesan Inspector at the annual examination in Church Day Schools, are entitled to a Prayer-book in January next from the Archidiaconal Board of Education:—[…]
Edgmond Deanery.—[…] Waters Upton, Dorothy Ralphs; […]
JOHN RAMSAY PYLE,
Diocesan Inspector for Salop,
Preston Rectory, December 19th, 1909.

Shrewsbury Chronicle, 17 Dec 1909, page 12.

1910s

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1910 (seven items)

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
WILL RE-OPEN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1910.
Principal—MISS WALKER. Vacancies for Boarders.

Wellington Journal, 15 Jan 1910, page 5. Repeated 22 Jan 1910, same page. Repeated 23 and 30 Apr 1910, same page, but with re-opening date as May 3rd, 1910.

ARCHIDIACONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Bishop of the Diocese presided at the annual meeting held in St. Alkmond’s Schoolroom, Shrewsbury, on Saturday. There were also present:—[…] S. Hobson, […] The Rev. J. W. Isherwood presented his report of the Sunday School examination held in December. This year 118 children entered for the examination, representing eight schools:—Newport, St. Michael’s (Shrewsbury), Stockton, Waters Upton, Crudgington, Lilleshall, Moreton Say, and High Ercall; […]. The most even work was that of Waters Upton and Newport schools. […]

Wellington Journal, 22 Jan 1910, page 8. Added Dec 2025.

ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW.
FINE DISPLAY OF STOCK.
The annual exhibition of the Royal Agricultural Society of England was opened on Tuesday at Liverpool with every promise of success. […]
NATURE EXHIBITION BY CHILDREN.
CREDITABLE WORK FROM SHROPSHIRE.
One of the most popular features of the show was the section devoted to Education and Nature Study. Three counties were represented in collections from elementary schools—Shropshire, Cheshire, and Lancashire. It is not a new feature, but this is the first time that Shropshire has entered the lists, and the County Education Authority and their teachers—particularly those in the rural schools—are to be congratulated upon the excellent display they have made. […] The exhibition from Shropshire proved that outside the ordinary curriculum much loving, devoted, and able work is being done by some of our country teachers which must play an important part in developing the faculties of their pupils. Exhibits were sent by the following schools:—[…] Waters Upton Church of England, […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 24 Jun 1910, page 9. Note: See also news report of 30 Jul 1910 below.

Clergy and Teachers’ Festival at Shrewsbury.
BISHOP OF LICHFIELD AND THE EDUCATION PROBLEM.
Great interest was taken in the first triennial festival for clergy and Church day school teachers, held at Shrewsbury on Saturday, under the auspices of the Salop Archidiaconal Board of Education. The festival is a development of the gathering formerly known as “Teachers’ Saturday,” which has from various causes been losing its interest during the last few years. The Board therefore decided some time ago to abolish the old form of meeting and arrange a summer gathering in its place. The festival will be held every three years, and judging by the success which attended the meeting on Saturday last a wise step has been taken in effecting the alteration. […]
The clergy and teachers afterwards adjourned to the garden at Swan Hill House, kindly lent for the occasion, and here tea was served at the invitation of the Bishop. The latter function, however, was prefaced by the distribution of awards and certificates to teachers. Supporting the Bishop were the Archdeacon of Salop, Rev. Henry Moody (hon. secretary of the Salop Board of Education), Rev. S. Hobson, Rev. R. E. St. A. Arkwright, etc.
In making the presentation his LORDSHIP delivered an interesting address on the education question. [This related to the matter of religious education in schools, and the right of parents to opt their children out of this altogether or from particular elements of it, along with proposals that had been made for changes in this area, which might be problematic in country areas where a small settlement had only one school (which might be a church-run school or a council-run school).]
Rev. S. HOBSON afterwards proposed a vote of thanks to the Bishop for his presence and for inviting them to tea; to the Archdeacon for welcoming them in his garden, and to the Vicar of St, Chad’s for welcoming them to his church. […]
LIST OF AWARDS. […]
Books to the Number of 49 gained by Day School Scholars.—Lizzie Minshall, Bolas Magna; […] Dorothy Ralphs, Waters Upton; […]
Books to the Number of 6 gained by Sunday School Scholars.—[…] George Bennett, Waters Upton; […] May Bennett, Waters Upton; […]
Certificates to 31 Sunday School Scholars who had obtained Second Class in the Examination (in order of merit).—[…] Alice Woolley, Waters Upton; […] Dorothy Alice Ralphs, Waters Upton; Charles Edward Bennett, Waters Upton; […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 22 Jul 1910, page 8.

NATURE STUDY EXHIBITION AT SHREWSBURY.
“Books in the running brooke,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything”.
—Shakespeare.
With the object of giving members of local education authorities, school managers, teachers, parents, and all interested in the educational work of the elementary schools of the county an opportunity of seeing the practical side of of the nature studies given the children, an exhibition of work in connection with nature study and allied forms of education in rural schools was held in the Music Hall, Shrewsbury, on Saturday last, under the auspices of the Elementary Education Committee of the Salop County Council. The exhibits were those shown in conjunction with the Cheshire and Lancashire schools at the Royal Show at Liverpool, and the action of the committee in putting them on view at Shrewsbury was justified by the large number of people who found much to interest them in the work of the children. […]
A report signed by [the chairman of, and the secretary to, the Education Committee] stated, inter alia, that “All the public elementary schools in the administrative county of Salop were invited to send in contributions […] and about one-fifth of the schools responded […] It would give pleasure to the contributing schools to know that their exhibits were inspected with much interest by H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, under the guidance of Mr. J. B. Bowen-Jones, chairman of the Salop County Council and steward of the education section of the Royal Agricultural Society’s Show. […]
The following is a list of the schools from which exhibits were received:—[…] Waters Upton C. of E., […]

Wellington Journal, 30 Jul 1910, page 10. Added Dec 2025.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20th, 1910.
Principal—MISS WALKER.
Vacancies for Boarders.

Wellington Journal, 10 Sep 1910, page 5. Repeated 17 Sep 1910, same page.

Sunday School Teachers’ Conference at Wellington.
“THE PREPARATION OF THE TEACHER.”
The annual conference of the Church Sunday School teachers in the Salop Archdeaconry was held at Wellington on Saturday afternoon, […] Among the clergy who were also present were: […] Rev. S. Hobson (Waters Upton), […]

Shrewsbury Chronicle, Fri 30 Sep 1910, page 6.

1911 (two items)

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY, MAY 2nd, 1910 [sic].
Principal—MISS WALKER.

Wellington Journal, 29 Apr 1911, page 8. Added Dec 2025.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19.
Principal—MISS WALKER.

Wellington Journal, 9 Sep 1911, page 8. Repeated 16 Sep 1911, same page. Added Dec 2025.

1912 (two items)

SALOP ARCHDEACONRY.
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXAMINATION.
The following results of the recent examination have just been issued by the examiner:—
Class I.—Nellie Bennett, John Evans, Florence Payne, Alice Wooley, John Richards, Wilfred Brooke, and Samuel Austin, all of Waters Upton; […]
Class II.—Blanche Cartwright, Waters Upton; […]
Class II.—[…] John Carwright, Waters Upton; […]

Wellington Journal, 20 Jan 1912, page 15.

WHIST DRIVE AT WATERS UPTON
On Friday evening a whist drive was held in Waters Upton Schoolroom, the proceeds being for repairs to the school. The drive was organised by Miss Vaughan (schoolmistress), and Mr. A. L. Juckes officiated as M.C. Songs were given by Messrs. T. Ellis, T. Wylde, and C. Owen. The prize-winners in the whist drive were:—Ladies: 1st, Miss James, Waters Upton; 2nd, Miss Howard, Waters Upton. Gentlemen: 1st, Mr. H. Hill, Longdon; 2nd. Mr. D. Barges, High Ercall. The consolation prize was awarded to Mr. S. Madeley, Waters Upton.

Express and Star (Wolverhampton), Sat 2 Nov 1912, page 4. Also in Wellington Journal, 9 Nov 1912, page 13.

1913 (four items)

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
WILL Re-open TUESDAY, JANUARY 21st, 1913.
Principal: MISS CREWE.

Wellington Journal, 18 Jan 1913, page 8.

WATERS UPTON BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
WILL Re-open TUESDAY, MAY 6th, 1913.
Principal: MISS CREWE.

Wellington Journal, 26 Apr 1913, page 8.

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY.
MEETING OF THE SHROPSHIRE BRANCH OF R.S.P.C.A.
The Mayor (Dr. E. Cureton), who was accompanied by the Mayoress (Mrs. Cureton), presided at the annual meeting of the Shropshire Branch of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held in the Music Hall, Shrewsbury, on Saturday. […]
PRIZE-GIVING AT WELLINGTON.
Under the auspices of the society a function of pleasurable interest took place at Christ Church Schools, Wellington, on Saturday afternoon, when a large number of school children gathered to witness the presentation of prizes awarded for essays explanatory of the objects and principles of the society. The prime mover in the proceedings was Mrs. Hollies, the local secretary, […] Thanks are also due to the teachers of the various schools, for their interest and help during the competitions and at the presentation function. […] Although all the competitors were not present, representatives of the following schools took part:—[8 schools including Waters Upton]. […]
Upon rising to present the prizes Miss Eyton was the recipient of an enthusiastic welcome. The awards were as follow, the names of the schools being in alphabetical order:—[…] Waters Upton: 1st, John Evans, Tom Brown; 2nd, Nelly Bennett, Winifred Brookes. […]

Wellington Journal, Sat 7 Jun 1913, page 9. Note: It appears that Mrs Hollies was the wife of Dr. Hollies of Wellington. Added Dec 2025.

POLICE COURT NEWS.
[…]
WELLINGTON.
Monday.—[…]
Thomas Payne, Waters Upton, was summoned in respect of the non-attendance of his son since the holidays.—Mr. Littlewood said that this case was before the magistrates a week ago, and was adjourned.—The mother then said that she kept the boy away as she was able to instruct him herself. But, said Mr. Littlewood, she was deaf, and could not do so efficiently. There had been no attendance out of 30.—A fine of 5s. and costs was imposed.

Wellington Journal, Sat 11 Oct 1913, page 16.

1914 (two items)

WATERS UPTON.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY, 20th JANUARY.
Vacancies for Boarders.
Principal—MISS CREWE.

Wellington Journal, 17 Jan 1914, page 8. Added Dec 2025.

WATERS UPTON.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd.
Vacancies for Boarders.
Principal—MISS CREWE.

Wellington Journal, 19 Sep 1914, page 4.

1915 (three items)

WATERS UPTON
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
WILL Re-open TUESDAY, JANUARY 19th, 1915.
Principal: MISS CREWE.

Wellington Journal, 16 Jan 1915, page 6.

Note: This is the last advertisement for the school that I have found.

RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.
Thursday.—[…]
Mr. Dugdale said he was very pleased to see Dr. Hawthorn present, as there were a few questions he would like to submit to him with regard to his last annual report. One was the paragraph: “During the year five schools were ordered to be closed—Bolas Magna and Waters Upton on account of whooping cough, Lawley and Ketley on account of measles, and Rodington on account of chicken-pox.” He (Mr. Dugdale) could not recall any cases of whooping cough in Bolas. […]

Wellington Journal, 1 May 1915, page 12.

SALOP EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
A meeting of the County Education Committee was held in the Shirehall, Shrewsbury, on Saturday. […]
School Management Committee.—The committee reported that a circular from the Board of Education on the teaching of thrift had been sent to the correspondent of every public elementary school maintained by the Local Education Authority. It was most important that the teaching and encouragement of thrift should have the earnest attention of all school managers and teachers, and the suggestions made by the Board should prove very helpful to them.—The Chairman moved the adoption of the report. He referred to the teaching of thrift, and impressed upon school managers that the scheme would not be the success it could be unless they interested themselves in the matter. […]
Works and Attendance Committee.—[…] The average attendance of Waters Upton C.E. school for the school year ended 30tﬁ September, 1915, was 17, and on 8th October, 1915, there were the names of only 17 children on the registers. The committee had resolved that notice be given to the managers that the Authority proposed to cease to maintain the school as and from 1st February, 1916.

Wellington Journal, 30 Oct 1915, page 3.

Note: In January 1916 (according to a report in Wellington Journal, 29 Jan 1916, page 11 abstracted on the Shropshire Archives website) it was agreed that Waters Upton school should be closed for the duration of the war, as its children could be accommodated at nearby Crudgington School. The school never reopened.