NORTON DISNEY, January 28th 1891: - There are not many villages in the county where more kind thoughtfulness is shown for the labouring classes and the poor than is the case at Norton Disney.   Lord St Vincent, the 5th. Viscount, unlike many other landlords, lives at his mansion. Spends his money amongst us, and makes himself acquainted with the wants and necessities of all.   Would that others were like him.   There is not a man out of employ here, but in order to enable all the labourers to thoroughly enjoy Christmas, each was presented with 8 shillings, and every poor widow with 10 shillings.   Further, on the 19th. Inst., a couple of rabbits and 4 shillings was sent to all the widows.   The recipients wish to heartily thank his lordship, wishing him and Lady St. Vincent long years of happiness amongst us.


Note:- 10 shillings = 50p
             8 shillings = 40p
             4 shillings = 20p

NORTON DISNEY, January 3rd 1894: - Through the kindness of Lord and Lady St. Vincent, the poor in this village received a piece of beef and some groceries each for their Christmas dinner.   The gifts were thankfully received and much enjoyed by all, and the recipients wish to return Lord and Lady St. Vincent their sincere thanks for their generosity; and all take this opportunity of wishing them a happy and prosperous New Year.
   The people of this village were reminded of the season of the year by vocalists going round and singing a few Christmas carols on Christmas eve and in the early part of the morning.   In the evening of Christmas day they went round the village again, when they were kindly treated and received liberal contributions to the cash-box.   The called at the Hall, where they always have a hearty welcome, and after singing a few Christmas hymns and obtaining a liberal subscription from his Lordship, they were kindly invited to have supper with the servants.   When all had refreshed the inner man with the good things provided for them, the tables were cleared of the plates, and plenty of liquid refreshment was set before them.   The health of Lord and Lady St. Vincent was heartily drank, and a very enjoyable evening was spent in singing and pleasant chat, and various amusements.