After an interval of ten years the employees of Messrs. Jaques and Clarke on Saturday last had another United outing, which proved of a thoroughly successful and enjoyable character, a visit being made to Rockingham and Great Easton.  A start was made at 6.30 in the morning, when close upon 300 persons were accommodated in brakes supplied by Mr. J. Sargent.  Nineteen brakes were required to accommodate the company, and the cavalcade had an imposing appearance when on the move, whilst a portion of the Temperance Band enlivened the proceedings by selections on route.  The party proceeded via Higham, Irthlingborough, Finedon, and Burton Latimer, each of these places being roused by the passage of the holiday makers, and then a halt was made at Kettering.  The drive was afterwards resumed, and the journey via Oakley Hay and Rockingham was greatly enjoyed, and Great Easton was reached about 1.30.  The company at once set about enjoying themselves in various ways.  In addition to other games cricket and football matches were played.  A capital hot dinner was well served at the Sun Inn, the catering giving great satisfaction.  In the afternoon a great part of the company walked back to Rockingham, where, by special permission of the Rev. Wentworth Watson, the grounds of the Castle were open for inspection, and the gardener conducted the party through the beauties of the historic place.  An excellent tea was served at Great Easton, and the band played for dancing on the green.  The return journey was begun about seven o’clock, and after an hour’s stay at Kettering the party reached Rushden safely shortly before twelve o’clock.  The weather was delightful throughout the day, and all the arrangements passed off without a hitch or accident of any kind.  Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the outing, and appeared fully satisfied with the day’s proceedings.  The arrangements were made by a committee of the employees, with Mr. Ashby as secretary, Mr. C. Clarke, the manager, also assisting and superintending.  The firm contributed handsomely to the expenses incurred, and their success achieved will doubtless lead to a continuation of the annual fixture.