VJ Events in Spalding

The VJ celebrations in Spalding were reported in the Spalding & District edition of the Lincoln, Rutland & Stamford Mercury incorporating the Spalding Guardian  over a number of weeks as they were spread out owing to the importance of the harvest. The reports reproduced in full for historical accuracy reflects attitudes of the times and contains terms that some may find offensive.

Spalding Guardian Friday 17 August 1945

 

PROGRAMME FOR VJ DAY

Bands, Bells, Bonfires and Street Dancing

In preparation for celebrating VJ day to commemorate the cessation of hostilities with Japan, the chairman of the Spalding Urban Council (Coun D Frost J.P.) called a meeting of townspeople and leaders of various organisations in the Council Chambers on Monday evening.

 

It was proposed and seconded that Mr Frank Wootten act as secretary for the celebrations. Mr Wootten accepted and agreed to a combined secretaryship with Mr S E Andrew, as suggested by the chairman.

 

THE FIRST DAY

The first day’s programme was then discussed and Mr Wootten suggested that in view of the fact that on VE day there were many people in town during the morning they should hold the service of thanksgiving in the morning.

 

Coun. F E Munson thought it would be better to hold it in the afternoon so that people would not have to go home for dinner after the service and then come up to town again. Miss Frost agreed with this and said that an afternoon service would be better from the housewives point of view.

 

AFTERNOON SERVICE

A vote was taken and it was decided to hold the service at 2.30 in the afternoon.

 

The Chairman stated that Mr F R C Roberts, electricity manager for the U.D.C. would be willing to help at any time during the celebrations.

 

Mr Roberts then suggested that if any bonfires were lit they should be placed in a field such as the Black Swan field.

 

Representing the police, Inspector Stephenson said that they would rather the fires were held on a field than in the streets.

 

Coun. Munson thought they should be held in front of the Corn exchange as before.

The Chairman remarked that all the Government suggested for the celebrations were bands, bells and bonfires.

 

It was decided that the bonfires should be held in front of the Corn exchange as before.

 

DANCING IN MARKET PLACE

The first day’s programme then included the afternoon service (arranged by the Spalding Free Church Federal Council), the broadcast of the King’s speech, the Town Band playing in Ayscoughfee gardens, which would remain open until 9pm and dancing in the Market place and New Road.

 

Coun. Munson told the meeting that Mrs A L Parsons. Who had had another meeting, had told him she would help in any way necessary.

 

The secretary then proposed that one of the days should be childrens day.

 

Mrs Lea said that they should have platforms up and down the Market place for the children to have tea.

 

On Mr Fisher’s proposal it was decided to hold a tea for the children at a later date.

 

A FETE, TOO

The question of whether the forthcoming fete to be held on Saturday for the welcome home fund could not be put back a day or two to coincide with the celebrations was put to Mr Sam Brice, a member of the committee. He replied that it would be difficult, but he would put the suggestion in front of his committee. If one of the days for celebrating did fall on the day when the fete was on, it would be so much the better for the fund.

 

It was proposed that the collections during the two days should be for the bombed out churches fund (that taken during the service) and for the new Spalding maternity home.

This was agreed by a show of hands.

 

A THOUGHT

Coun. A Bates thought that every penny collected should be for the welcome home fund, for without those men who had been fighting they would not be able to celebrate. The new maternity home would be built and the money found.

The Chairman suggested that for the rest of the celebrations, which could follow closely on the lines of VE day, they should appoint two small sub-committees to sit that evening with executive powers.

 

This was agreed to and the names of the two sub-committees, including a children’s committee were read out and proposed en-bloc, with the addition of two or three names.

 

Spalding Guardian Friday 17 August 1945

 

NO VJ HOLIDAY YET FOR FARMERS

Postponed Until September

The National Farmers' Union and the N.U.A.W., in the county of Holland, have agreed to recommend that those engaged in agriculture to take their VJ holidays when the corn harvest is finished, probably during the third week in September.

 

The following is the text of a notice issued to farmers and farm workers and signed by Mr Alex West, Chairman of the Holland War Agricultural Executive Committee, Mr A H Clark, Chairman of the Holland Farmers’ Union, and Mr A E Monks, Organiser of the National Union  of Agricultural Workers.

 

“In view of the urgent necessity of securing this years harvest in consequence of the serious food position in Europe, we the undersigned, have agreed to recommend all engaged in agriculture, NOT to take the two days holiday whilst the harvest operation is in progress. We give an assurance that the holidays allowed shall be given later on dates to be mutually arranged by employer and employee”.

 

Spalding Guardian Friday 24 August 1945

 

SPALDING WELCOME HOME FUND FETE

Fur and Feather Show, Sports and Talent Spotting

 

SATURDAY'S PROGRAMME DRAWS LARGE CROWDS

NOW THAT WAR has ceased throughout the world the Services welcome home funds take on a happy significance. This significance must have been appreciated by the large crowds that gathered in the Black Swan Field. Spalding. on Saturday to support the fete in aid of the Spalding fund. There was a fine programme of attractions, on which the organising committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. F. Holdich are to be heartily congratulated. It included the annual show of the Spalding and District Fanciers' Society.

 

For the fur and feather show there were nearly 300 entries. Messrs. J. Pares and J. E. Hosier were joint secretaries and Mesdames Ackhurst, Gardner and J E. Hosier, Messrs. H Moore, Pell. Ackhurst, Gardner, H. D.  and A. D. Message and Masters Hurry and Chattell acted as stewards. Awards:-

RABBITS

Chinchilla a.a.: 1 D. Fairbanks, 2 and 3 Hare and Pell.  

Argente: 1 J. W Mills. Rex a.c.: C. Courts, 2 and 3 R. Moore.

Fox a.c.: 1 R Sharp, 2 and 3 Hilton Bros.

Beveren a.c. 1 P. Blanchard. 2 and 3 J. Woolley.

A.o.v.: 1 Hilton Bros., 2 and 3 J. Mills.

Fur challenge: 1 P Blanchard, 2 Bros., 3 .J. Woolley.

Gift class: I J. Hosier, Utility: I A. E. Seymour, 2 R Sharp, 3 J Pates.

Fur pairs under 16 weeks: 1 J. W. Mills, 2 Hilton Bros., 3 R Moore.  

Polish: 1 G. Smith and Son, 2 A. Hempsall, 3 D. Taylor.  

Silver: 1 R Smalley, 2 C Clattall, 3 J.Billitt.

Himalayan: 1 and 2 J Hosier, 3 H D. Message.

Dutch a.c.: 1 and 3 T Nicholls. 2 H. T. Message. Belgian: 1 and 2 H. Moore, 3 R. Smalley.  A.o.v. fancy: 1 Mrs Gardner, 2 M. Taylor 3 J. W. Mills.

Fancy, under 5 months: 1 Mrs. Gardner, 2 J.E. Hosier, 3 A. Hempsall.

Fancy challenge: 1 and 2 Mrs. Gardner, 3 R. F. Smalley.

Fancy pairs under 13 weeks: 1 J. W. Mills, 2 J.E. Hosier, 3 R H Bennett.

Grand challenge: 1 and 2 Mrs. Gardner, 3 P. Blanchard.

Cavies: A.v.:1 and 3 H. Blackburn 2 H. E Hurry.

 

Juveniles. - Fur: 1 Peter Blanchard, 2 D. F. Fairbanks. 3 Roger Moore.

Fancy: 1 M. Taylor, 2 R Woolley, 3 R. H. Bennett.

Challenge: Peter Blanchard, 2 M. Taylor, 3 D. F. Fairbanks.

 

Cup winners: P Blanchard (juvenile challenge and best fur), Mrs. Gardner (grand challenge and best in show under five months), Parkinson and Message (breeders' challenge), J. Waltham (old English game) and J. H. Barker (best in show).

 

FEATHER

Bantams—Old English game cock: 1 J Waltham, 2 L Tooley, 3 M. Taylor.

Old English game hen: 1 G. W. Barker, 2 Parkinson and Message, 3 J. Waltham.

A o.v. cock: 1 A. Cooke, 2 C. W. Coley, 3 Parkinson and Message.

A.o.v. hen: 1 G. W, Barker, 2 Harry Lote, 3 C W. Coley.

1945 cock: 1 C. W. Coley, 2 P. and M. Barnsdale, 3 J. Waltham.

1945 hen: 1 and 2 Parkinson and Message,3 P and M. Barnsdale.

Any variety juvenile bantam:1 L Tooley, 2 and 3 Miss Patricia Jackson.

 

Large poultry —Ex heavy male: 1 3 J W. Billitt, 2 J. Waltham.

Ex heavy female: 1 and 3. J Billitt, 2 J Waltham.

Utility male: 1. 2 and 3 J W. Billitt. Utility female: 1 and 3 J. W. Billitt, 2 A. Cook.

Best in show: G. W. Barker.

 

SPECIAL PRIZES

Bantams and poultry: G. W. Barker (best in show), A. Cook, C. W. Coley, Parkinson and Message, L. Tooley and J. W.Billitt.

 

Rabbits: R. Bennett, Hilton Bros., J. Mills, C. Chattell, Mrs. Gardner, J. Hosier, W A. Crowood and H. D. Message.

 

Cavies: H. Blackburn and H. E. Hurry. Juveniles: M. Taylor, J. P Blanchard, C. Chattell and R. Moore.

Most entries: H. Moore.

 

FANCY DRESS PARADE

The fancy dress parade, which opened the afternoon's proceedings provided just the necessary touch of gaiety and colour that the scene needed, overcast as it was with threatening storm clouds. The parade had assembled at Ayscoughfee Gardens and proceeded behind the Town Band to the Black Swan field, where the judges, Mesdames W and S. Freir, C. Armstrong, F. Roberts J. Balllantine, awaited it in front of the grand stand.

 

The winners were: Original; 1 Pauline Scott. London-road (foreign correspondent), 2 Sally Silver Stonegate (Miss Sew and Sew)

Vehicles: 1 Pat and William Andrews, Matmoor-gate (bee-keepers), 2 Andrey Watson. Bourne-road (wounded soldier).

Prettiest: 1 Maureen Eyette, Havelock-street (Peace) 2 Elizabeth Bengerfield, Regent-street(Clippie).

Fancy, 1 Doreen Vines. Queen's-avenue (nurse), 2 Valerie Jackson, Stonegate (cleaner).

 

Infant's classes:-

Prettiest: 1 Sheila Miller and Pamela Hunt, (both representing Peace), 2 Jenifer Hardy (sunflower).

Original: 1 Julian Conway (kitchen front), 2 Eva Holdin (Mrs. Mopp).

Girls' fancy dress:1 Janet Leggett (land girl), 2 Maureen Lightfoot (Queen of Hearts).

Boy's fancy dress: 1 Terry Brackenberry (Paratrooper) 2 Alan and Winston Taylor( Indian chief and squaw).

 

Two girls who received special prlzes were Elizabeth Holdin (Mermaid) and Helen Love (Russian girl).

 

CHILDREN'S SPORTS

There was a large number of entries for the children's sports, the officials for which were Mrs, M. Hobson and Messrs H. E. Dennis, H. H. Small, F. Monson, R. Perkins, H. Walker, H. Hinson and T. Swallow.

 

Results were as follows:-

Infants

(25 yards flat), girls: 1 Mary Jameson, 2 Janet Hobday, 3 Jennifer Davis.

boys: 1 R. Wilson. 2 Tony Pates, 3 Terry English.

Five year olds, cat crawl (25 yards), girls: 1 Mary. Jameson, 2 Janet Hobday,.

Ditto boys: 1 Tony English, 2 Trevor  Wright.

40 yards (6 years) girls:1 Ruth Blumestock, 2 Rita Fox, 3 Sylvia Block.

Ditto. boys: 1 Douglas Wyles, 2 Philip Spencer, 3 John Kerry.

40 yards skipping, (6 years): 1 Josephine Smith, 2 Ruth Blumestock.

Three-legged (6 years): 1 Noreen Lister and Janet Carr, 2 Mary Shearer and Jessie Smith. Ditto, boys: 1 John Crompton and Robert Brice.

50 yards flat (7 years), girls: 1 Margaret Horrold, 2 Valerie Harrison, 3 Anne Collins.

Ditto, boys: 1 Roy Noble, 2 Robert Brice, 3 Keith Walker.

Three-legged (7 years) girls: 1 BeryI Scotney, 2 Pat Pickard.

Ditto, boys: 1 Robert Wright, 2 Billy Pearce.

Potato race (7 years), boys: 1 Andrew Reden, 2 Leslie Lawson and Alan Thompson.

 

Juniors.-

50 yards flat (7 years) girls: 1 Frances Hines, 2 June Connington, 3 Joan Higgins.

Ditto (9 years) 1 Iris Colman, 2 Anne Ley, 3 Pat Griffith.

Boys (8 years): 1 Derrick Smith, 2 W. Andrew, 3 Donald Pratt.

Ditto (9 years): 1 David Wright, 2 Trevor Scott, 3 Derrick Bright.

30 yards egg and spoon (8 years), girls: Shirley North, 2 Christine Abrahams, 3 Dorothy Dodd.

Ditto (9 years): 1 Edna Hills, 2. Jean Wilson, 3 Frames Hines.

Ditto (10 years): 1 Hazel Pennington, 2 Maria Whltehouse, 3 Sylvia Taylor.

boys (8 years): 1 Brian Hendry, 2 William Andrew, 3 Derrick Smith.

Ditto (9 years): 1 Geoffrey Smith, 2 Trevor Scott, 3 John Munday.

30 yards potato race, girls: 1 Jean Cunnington, 2 Joan Kirk, 3 Pat Griffith.

Ditto, boys:1 Brian Hendry, 2 William Andrew, 3 Ronald Pratt.

Obstacle (8 years): girls 1 Jean Powell, 2 Jean Fairbanks, 3 Jean Coddington.

Ditto (10 years) 1 Mavis Millhouse, 2 Audrey Collins, 3 Anne Leigh.

boys (8 years) 1 Matthew Dale, 2 William Andrew, 3 James Adams.

Ditto (10 years): 1 Robert Watson, 2 Alan Thompson, 3 John Pile.

 

Three-legged (8 and 9 years),  girls: 1 Edna and Ena Hills, 2 Frances Huggins and companion, 3 Angela Bailey and J. Marshall.

Ditto (10 years): 1 Hazel Pennington and Margaret Ward, 2 Anne Leigh and M. Burk, 3 D. Bowman and P Bates.

Ditto boys (8 years): 1 D. Smith and Brian Hendry, 2 W Andrew and A Fowler. 3 R. Chapman and R. Pratt.

Ditto (9 years) 1 C. Brotherton and B. Frith, R. Black and M. Scott, 3 N. Frith Spendler.

Sack race (8 years), girls: 1 E Hill,  2 F. Hind, 3 Edna Hills.

Ditto (10 years:) Prudence Bates, 2 Mavis Millhouse.

Boys (8 years):  1 Derrick  Smith, 2 William Andrew, 3 Ronald Pratt.

Broad Jump (8-9 years), girls: 1 F. Hind, 2 E. Hills, 3 J. Huggins.

Ditto. boys (8-9 years): 1 Derrick Smith. 2 William Andrew, 3 Ronald Pratt.

 

Seniors.—100 yards, girls: I B. Tomblin, 2 M. White,  3 P. Scott. Boys: 1 Howard Blot, 2 R. Heath.

Three-legged race girls: 1 L. Stevens and Healey, 2 J. Ellison and B. Guthrie, 3M. White and M. Howman. Boys: H. Blot and R. Herd, 2 L. Fowler and J. Pile,  3 H. Wright and T. Denver.

Obstacle,Girls: 1 M. White, 2 J. Walker, 3 N. Goodley. Boys: 1 H. Wright. 2 H. Blot. 3 L. Fowler.

High jump, girls: 1 M. White, 2 B. Tomblin, 3 P. Scott. Boys: 1 H. Greeves, 2 J. Scotney.

Jump, girls; 1 B. Tomblin. 2 M. White, 3 J. J. Walker. Boys: 1 J. Herd and G. Blot (equal.)

Sack race, girls: 1 B. Tomblin, 2 M. White, 3 M. Newman. Boys: 1 H. Blot, 2 T Dennis, 3 H. Wright.

Egg and spoon, girls:  I. J. Ellison, 2 M. Goodley, 3 M.Howling. Boys: 1 H. Blot, 2 H. Wright, 3 T. Dennis

100 yards open, girls: 1. J. Cooke, 2 J. Dales. 3 M. Perkins.  Boys: 1 T. Grounds, 2 J. Mitchell, 3 M. Clarke and P. Grunnell.

Sack race, open girls: 1 M. White, 2 J. Dales, 3M. Newman. Boys:1 J. Mitchell, 2 Grounds, 3 P. Grunnel.

100 yards men's race: L. N. Dales.

 

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Apart from numerous competitions run by some 30 helpers appointed by the committee there were three main stalls. The raffle stall was supervised by Mesdames Clark, Simpson and Hunter, the produce stall by Mrs. Scragg and the mineral booth by Mesdames Brice and Andrews.

 

Donkey rides were provided with animals lent for the occasion by Mr. E. Boswell, a treasure hunt was conducted by Mr. J. J. Drury, and the auction stall was in charge of Mr. Willis White.

 

There was a good number of bidders at an auction sale in the evening. The auctioneer's duties were taken by Mr. Sam Kingston, who disposed of garden produce, articles of furniture and objects of art.

 

A talent competition drew a large audience, and the amateur turns certainly deserved the enthusiastic reception they received. It was organised by Mrs. A. L. Parsons and judged by Mr. H.H. Small, and winners were:—Girls: 1 Anona Wiles (singer), 2 M. Tindall and N. Summerfield (singers), 3 M. Fowler and J. Fowler (double tap-dancers. Boys: 1 Gordon Shield (singer), 2 Keith Wilson (singer). Adults: 1 Mrs. Welburn (Old Mother Riley), 2 Mr. Grunnell (pianist and singer).

 

A HIGHLIGHT

The Amy Cadets certainly provided the must inspiring item in the fete when they marched through the town to the field in the evening. They were the 4th Cadet Battalion the Lincolnshire Regiment, and were led by the drums. After dispersing from parade order they gave a fine P.T. display before the many hundreds of people who lined the ropes.

 

The close of the day bought dancing in the Drill-hall to the music of the Youth Club band until nearly midnight.

 

Spalding Guardian Friday 24 August 1945

 

FIREWORK MENACE

Cyril Fellows, 12, Atton avenue, Spalding, was fined for throwing a lighted firework, across the road towards an - elderly woman in charge of a child during the VJ celebrations. Defendant, who did not appear in court, made a statement to the police at the time, saying he was sorry he did it He did not see the elderly woman or the child.

 

Superintendent Booth said he would like to say that the discharging of fireworks in Spalding was very prevalent and in some cases rather dangerous.

 

Spalding Guardian Friday 24 August 1945

 

AGRICULTURAL VJ DAYS

As reported last week, the, Holland Farmers' Union and the National Union of Agricultural Workers agreed to recommend all those engaged in agriculture to take their V.J holidays in September, when the corn harvest is finished. Now, the two agricultural VJ-Days for Holland agricultural workers have been fixed for 12 and 13 September. An additional 8d. per hour to he paid for - the two days they worked last week (the official VJ-days).

 

Spalding Guardian Friday 31 August 1945

 

FIREWORKS IN PENNYGATE

Residents Celebrate Victory

The residents of Pennygate, Spalding, held their VJ Victory 'celebrations last week, the opening ceremony being performed by Coun. A. Bates. A fancy dress parade followed, judged by Mrs. L. A. Gornall, assisted by Mrs. Rowley, to whom the Shelton twins presented bouquets.

 

The winners were 1 D. Butler (Pirate), 2 Miss Ridding (Kaffir Girl), 3 Miss Chappell (Gipsy). The remaining entrants received one shilling as consolation prizes.

 

Nurse Woodham, assisted by Nurse Swallow, judged the baby show and prizes were awarded.

 

Tea for the children was provided by the ladies' committee and helpers and was served in the Pennygate Mission, kindly loaned by Mr. Dodson. Each child received tickets for icecream and minerals.

 

During the afternoon and evening, donkeys and a horse and trap gave free rides to all children and were well patronised.

 

Children's sports followed. Mr. Quanbury being the handicapper and Mr. Woodcock the judge. Mr. Bennett judged the ladies' ankle competition, and this in the evening was followed by a bonfire and fireworks in Carrington road.

 

The celebrations concluded with a dance in Pennygate. when the special floodlighting effects and decorations were provided by Messrs. Woodcock, Cooper and Parker, with the Merry Makers Dance Band in attendance.

 

With intervals for the auction of dolls and ducks, Pennygate celebrated the return to peace until midnight.

 

Spalding Guardian Friday 7 September 1945

 

MORE V-J PARTIES

Cross-street Area Has a Good Time

A greater part to the programme for the peace celebrations of the Cross-street district. Spalding, consisting of the children's sports, had to be postponed on Thursday owing to the inclement weather, and the celebrations were held in the Drill hall. Nevertheless, a happy time was spent.

 

 The arrangements were made by a committee of residents, who, formed themselves into smaller sub-committees. The district included St Thomas's-road (Grammar School field to Henrietta -street cross-roads), Henrietta-street, Cross-street, South parade, Havelock-street, Regent street, Priory-road (including Abbey Buildings), Spring-street, Spring-gardens and Haverfield- road.

 

Although the sports had to be postponed, it is hoped that they will be held in the near future.

 

CINEMA SHOW

The programme commenced, with a children's cinema show, in the afternoon at the Regent cinema kindly lent by the Spalding Picture House Co. Ltd.). where the entertainment was vociferously received by the members of the younger generation.

 

Following this there was an old folks’ tea in the Drill-hall where excellent refreshment was provided for 45 elderly people.

 

The children’s tea consisted of sandwiches, bread and butter, jellies, cakes and lemonade or tea. About 170 children were present.

 

Entertainment was provided by Jim Thompson and Professor Nomis, whose magic enthralled the children. They were greatly amused by the latter artist who is also an excellent ventriloquist. During the interval between the acts, the children were served with ice-cream and lemonade.

 

Souvenirs were given to the oldest members of the audience; Mrs Powell, South-parade, who is aged 85 and Mr Broderick, South-parade, aged 81.

 

TALENT COMPETITION

In a talent competition great ability was displayed by the entrants, the winners being Shirley Jessop (song), Margaret Perkins (pianoforte solo), Pat Chalkley(song), Keith and Tom Maplethorpe (dualogue), Terence Mason (songs) and Kenneth Dryden (pianoforte solo). Miss Dorothy Sutherland kindly acted as judge.

 

Dancing competitions for the young folk were judged by Mesdames J W White and Len Seymour , and the winners were: 5 to 12 years: 1, the Misses G Slator and G Baker, 2, the Misses A Darwood and A Butters. 12 to 16 years: 1, the Misses M Cooke and J Addington, 2, the Misses J Cooper and B Wilkinson.

 

This ended the children’s entertainment, and the hall which was prettily decorated, as also were the tea tables, resounded to their community singing, in which they were led by J Thompson.

 

The winners of a variety of contests were presented with savings stamps.

 

The evening concluded with dancing in the Hall for the older people, music being provided by Mrs Vincke’s Accordian Serenaders and the Spalding Music Makers, both bands kindly volunteering their services.

 

An ankle competition was judged by Messrs Alf Steer and G Campling, and those successful were Mrs F Cooke, Miss Christine Smith and Miss Lewis. For the gentlemen there followed a knobbly knees competition judged by Mesdames Parkinson and Cosford, the winners of which were Mr Jessop, Mr Perkins and Mr Vincke.

 

COCONUT AUCTIONED

During the dance a coconut which recently arrived from South Africa, was given by Mrs Hornsey, was offered by mock auction by Mr Lewis White and raised £3 7s. 6d.

 

The happy evening concluded with a vote of thanks to all who had helped in any way proposed by the hon. Secretary, and finally all joined in the singing of “Auld Lang Syne”.

 

In preparation for the peace celebrations the residents had donated £75 to defray the expenses.

 

Spalding Guardian Friday 14 September 1945

 

THREE SPALDING ROADS' FUN

Small District's Big Celebrations

One of smallest of the Spalding districts to hold its VJ celebrations yet, the Willow-walk, Hosier-road and Albert-street area, had their fun in grand style on Wednesday.

 

 The programme opened with one of the most colourful and biggest fancy dress parades the town has seen and included both children and adults. The procession made its way to the parish church mission hall, where tea was provided, the main item being an iced victory, cake. provided by public subscription and made by Miss Bolderson.

 

Sports were held after tea In Mr. Blyth's field. The day closed with a dance in the mission, when a spot waltz prize was won by Miss Mary Cuppleditch.

 

Mrs. Beecham and Mrs. Lee collected £15 to cover the expenses of the celebration. Other helpers were Mesdames R. Seton, R. Smith,  J Grummit, Stark, J Lee. junr., A. Lee. sen, Beecham, Falkner, Dames, West, Wetherill and Gulson. Mrs Harvey judged the fancy dress.