Attraction. 1911 Coronation Festivities
From Lacey Green History
PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES HELD IN HOME FIELD AT STOCKEN FARM LACEY GREEN
To commemorate THE CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V - 22ND JUNE 1911
12.30pm Cricket Match. Winner Cricket Ball value of 5 shillings (25p)
12.45pm Assembly of Children of Lacey Green School. Procession to “The Mill” headed by the Naphill
Band.
“Flag of Britain” sung by Lacey Green School. “Three cheers” for the King.
Return to Stocken Farm
Band will play GOD SAVE THE KING
2.30pm Morris Dances and Maypole Dances by Children of Speen, Loosley Row and Lacey Green
schools
3.00pm Children’s tea - Free to Parishioners, Visitors 6d.
4.00pm Adult’s tea - Free to Parishioners, Visitors 1/3d
Sports |
1.30pm |
Children’s Races |
Prizes | ||||
| Three Legged Race, boys under 14 | 1/6d | 1/-d | 6d | ||||
| Three Legged Race, girls under 14 | 1/6d | 1/- | 6d | ||||
| Egg and Spoon Race, women | 2/- | 1/6 | 1/- | ||||
| Egg and Spoon Race, boys under 14 | 1/- | 9d | 6d | ||||
| Egg and Spoon Race, girls under 14 | 1/- | 9d | 6d | ||||
| 3.00pm | Half mile Handicap, Men | 4/- | 2/6 | 1/6 | |||
| Old Folk`s Race, Men 60-70 | 2/6 | 1/6 | 1/- | ||||
| Old Folk’s Race, Women 60-70 | 2/6 | 1/6 | 1/- | ||||
| Stone Picking Race, Men | 2/- | 1/6 | 1/- | ||||
| Stone Picking Race, Women | 2/- | 1/6 | 1/- | ||||
| Slow Cycle Race, Women | 3/- | 2/- | 1/- | ||||
| Slow Cycle Race, Men | 3/- | 2/- | 1/- | ||||
| High Jump, Open | 3/- | 2/- | 1/- | ||||
| Needle Race, Girls under 14 | 1/- | 9d | 6d | ||||
| Boot and Coat Race, Boys under 14 | 1/- | 9d | 6d | ||||
| Skipping Race, Girls under 14 | 1/- | 9d | 6d | ||||
| Sack Race, Boys under 16 | 1/- | 1/6 | 1/- | ||||
| Hurdle Race 150 yards Men | 3/- | 2/- | 1/- | ||||
| Stilt Race, Boys under 16 | 3/- | 2/- | 1/- | ||||
| Old Folk’s Race, over 70 men | First in 1/6d, last in 1/0-d | ||||||
| Old Folk’s Race over 70 women | First in 1/6d, last in 1/0-d | ||||||
| 100 yards Handicap, Women | 2/- | 1/6d | 1/-d | ||||
| Hat Trimming Competition, Men | 2/- | 1/6d | 1/-d | ||||
| Obstacle Race, Men | 3/- | 2/- | 1/- | ||||
| Obstacle Race, Boys under 16 | 2/- | 1/6d | 1/-d | ||||
| Tug of War, team of 11 a side | Winners 1/- each | ||||||
| Cock Fighting | 3/- | 2/- | 1/- | ||||
No competitor may win more than two 1st prizes and one more (this will be a third prize).
6.00pm Speeches from Waggon
7.30pm Distribution of prizes, medals and mugs by Mrs W. Robson. The Naphill Band will play at
intervals
9.00pm GOD SAVE THE KING
PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES HELD IN HOME FIELD AT STOCKEN FARM LACEY GREEN
To commemorate THE CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V - 22ND JUNE 1911
12.30pm Cricket Match. Winner Cricket Ball value of 5 shillings (25p)
12.45pm Assembly of Children of Lacey Green School. Procession to “The Windmill” headed by the Naphill
Band.
“Flag of Britain” sung by Lacey Green School. “Three cheers” for the King.
Return to Stocken Farm
Band will play GOD SAVE THE KING
2.30pm Morris Dances and Maypole Dances by Children of Speen, Loosley Row and Lacey Green
schools
3.00pm Children’s tea - Free to Parishioners, Visitors 6d.
4.00pm Adult’s tea - Free to Parishioners, Visitors 1/3d
No competitor may win more than two 1st prizes and one more (this will be a third prize).
6.00pm Speeches from Waggon
7.30pm Distribution of prizes, medals and mugs by Mrs. Robson. The Naphill Band will play at
intervals
9.00pm GOD SAVE THE KING
| Amenity Name | Coronation Festivities |
|---|---|
| Current Status (Active/Inactive) | Inactive |
| Founded Date | 22nd June1911 |
| Closure Date | 22nd June 1911 |