Difference between revisions of "1934 Gala Fete Day"
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| − | LACEY GREEN FETE published in the [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Bucks_Free_Press Bucks Free Press] in 1934 | + | LACEY GREEN FETE published in the [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Bucks_Free_Press 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 [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Women's_Institute Women's Institute] and [[Village Hall]] funds, and held at [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Stocken_Farm 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 "[https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Wardrobes 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 [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Lacey_Green_School 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. | |
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| − | 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. | ||
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The organisers were the [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Reverend_C_O_Morton Reverend C O Morton] (Chairman), Mr A Alldridge (Hon. Secretary), Mrs A Alldridge (Hon. Treasurer), Miss [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Mabel_Janes Mabel Janes], Mrs Hickman, Mrs Cubbage, Mr [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Fred_Adams Fred Adams], Mrs Baker, Mr Lewis. | The organisers were the [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Reverend_C_O_Morton Reverend C O Morton] (Chairman), Mr A Alldridge (Hon. Secretary), Mrs A Alldridge (Hon. Treasurer), Miss [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Mabel_Janes Mabel Janes], Mrs Hickman, Mrs Cubbage, Mr [https://laceygreenhistory.com/w/index.php/Fred_Adams Fred Adams], Mrs Baker, Mr Lewis. | ||
| − | + | '''The stalls were capably supervised by the following :--''' | |
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| − | The stalls were capably supervised by the following :-- | ||
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| − | + | '''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. | + | '''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. |
Revision as of 13:09, 14 August 2025
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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.