CARRUTHERS, Alfred G. (1857-1928) – lecturer
ATKINS, James (fl. 1870s) – lantern operator
Bunyan Meeting Sunday School, Bedford – organiser
“Bedford. - Bunyan Meeting S. S. - On Wednesday, January 23, a meeting of the teachers and parents of the scholars connected with the above school was held in the schoolroom. Tea was provided at six o'clock. A public meeting was held at seven o'clock, at which the rev. J. Brown, B. A., presided. After prayer by Mr. H. Manton, and the chairman's opening speech, Mr. John Ashton gave a brief account of the operations of the school. A magic lantern, with views illustrative of the life of Moses, was exhibited by Mr. James Atkins, the views being explained by Mr. G. Carruthers. Short addresses were afterwards given by Mr. Pack, Mr. Atkins, and the chairman. During the evening a number of suitable pieces of music were sung.”
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