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The Bromsgrove, Droitw ich and Redditch Messenger – Saturday 22 May
1915

Tardebigge Hospital (V.A.D.) – On Saturday a concert, arranged by Mr J.
Sandilands, of Redditch, was given in the hall for the benefit of the wounded soldiers. The
following kindly gave their services: - Miss Sandilands, Miss Hemming, Messrs. Percy Owen,
F. Jenkins, and the St Stephen’s Glee Party (Messrs. Pearson, Boswell, Lee, and Fox) Mrs
Whitmore and Mr Dolphin were the accompanists. The soldiers much appreciated the
kindness and efforts of the performers.

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Birmingham Daily Post – Monday 24 May 1915

A Memorial Service for Mr J. H. Harper – A memorial service for Mr J. H. Harper,
of Headless Cross, Redditch, one of the victims of the Lusitania outrage, was held at Headless
Cross, Wesleyan Chapel yesterday. Mr Harper had been associated with the church for the
greater part of his life. Representatives were present at the service from all the Wesleyan
churches in the circuit. The service was conducted by the circuit ministers – the Revs. J.
Gilbert, H. J. Holman, and C. Wood. The offertory was devoted to the Lusitania Relief Fund.

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