1934 Gala Fete Day

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LACEY GREEN FETE published in the Bucks Free Press in 1934. Lacey Green people certainly know how to organise a fete. There was an abundance of attractions at Saturday's gala day organised in aid of the Women's Institute and Village Hall funds, and held at Stocken Farm, by kind permission of the executors of the late Mr. W. Saunders. There was everything from coconut shies to Chinese laundries, and from bagatelle to balloon bursting.

Mrs. Cassavetti, of "Wardrobes", Princes Risborough, set the ball rolling at half past two with a charming little speech; then the good company set about emptying their pockets on the side-shows.

The afternoons attractions included :-

A children's carnival,

A display of maypole dancing by the pupils of the Lacey Green School, under the direction of Mr. A Aldridge (Headmaster) and the staff, and dancing under the direction of Miss Hilda Bailey.

The Princes Risborough Fire Brigade also contributed towards the success of the programme. They gave a drill display under the direction of Chief Officer G. East. They were deservedly applauded for the opportunity of seeing the fire engine in action was undoubtedly welcomed by all present. Great credit is due to the Brigade and also to C. Rogers for their expert leadership.

Furthermore the fete was a financial success, over £77 being taken on the day, and it is expected that of this total £50 will be profit.

The organisers were the Reverend C O Morton (Chairman), Mr A Alldridge (Hon. Secretary), Mrs A Alldridge (Hon. Treasurer), Miss Mabel Janes, Mrs Hickman, Mrs Cubbage, Mr Fred Adams, Mrs Baker, Mr Lewis.

The stalls were capably supervised by the following :--

Needlework... Mrs Alldridge, Mrs Cubbage, Miss Jones, Mrs Ralph Gomme,

Produce and provision.... Mrs Anderson, Miss Jarvis, Miss M Dell.

Basket stall..... Mrs Carter and Mis Daniel

Children's stall..... Mrs Kirby, Mrs Stevens, Miss C Stevens

Bran Tub.... Mrs Baker, Miss G Hickman

Mystery parcels.... Mrs Saunders, Miss J Smith

Teas.... Mrs Fred Adams, Mrs Currell, Miss Dell, Mrs R Gomme, Mrs Hickman, Mrs Oakford, Mrs B Dormer, Mrs C Gomme, Miss Ginger, Miss Dormer

White elephant..... Miss K Brown

Spinning jenny.... Messrs S Goodchild, B Dell

Coconut shies..... Mr A Baker and Miss B Dell

Dog racing ..... Messrs Lewis, Adams and Saunders

Bowling for the pig.... Messrs Fred Adams and Harry Floyd

Chinese Laundry.... Mr Millward

Darts .... Mr F Baker

Bagatelle .... Mr Poland

Balloon bursting .... A Alldridge and Harry Floyd

Music during the afternoon was provided by the High Wycombe "Excelsior" Band, through the generosity of Mr G Cubbage. Mr Leslie Simmons of Princes Risborough, broadcasted the music and supervised the loudspeaker equipment.

A successful day was brought to a close with a dance in the Village Hall, music being supplied by Messrs Adams, Tyrell, Cubbage, Jones and Williams, and Mr Leslie Simmons' radio gramophone.