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Miss Curl distributed the prizes, the winners being—Class 1, girls under 1 year: 1,
Barbara Phelps; 2, Edna Potter; 3, Vera Woods; h.c.; Phyllis Baker and Phyllis Watts;
special for twins, Celia Mead and Alma Mead.
Boys under 1 year:-1, Eric Trendle; 2, Roy Marshall; 3, Stanley White; h.c., Cyril
Ford.
Boys and girls under 2:-1, Gordon Brown; 2, Brian Colyer; 3, Ronald Miles; h.c.,
Kenneth Eamer and Kathleen Hearn.
Boys and girls under 3 years:-1, Cecil Lusted; 2, Allan Sherwood.
The dancing demonstration (in costume) by scholars of St. Paul’s Schools, under
Miss Butler, was greatly admired, as were the maypole and other performances by the
infants of St. Paul’s, under Miss Liddiard.
The gentlemen’s hat trimming competition, arranged by Mr. H.B. Noyes, provided
much amusement, the winners being Mr. Newberry and Mr. Pountney.
In paper-hat making (ladies) the first prize deservedly went to Miss Harwood and
the second to Mrs. Sharpe. Mrs. F. Heelas took charge of this very charming
competition. Threading the needle race (Mrs. Noyes in charge) was won by: Mrs.
Fuller; 2, Miss Cowdery. Other side-shows were nail-driving (in charge, Rev. A.F.
Sheffield), won by Mr. Newberry an Mr. Slyfield); and the ladies’ section by Mrs.
Griffith and Mrs. Sharpe. Bowling (gentlemen) was in charge of Mr. A.H. Jones and
Mr. H. May, the winners being Mr. Steele and Mrs. Banks; and the ladies’ section,
Miss Newman and Miss Collett. Ladies’ bowling was in charge of Miss Sargeant and
Mrs. Browne. Cake weight guessing was won by Miss E. Ward (whose guess was
quite correct) and Mr. Noyes. Potting the cockerel (Messrs Grant and Vass), winner
Miss Pountney; 2, Miss Earle, Candle-lighting: (Mrs. Harbour), won by Mrs. Pinkney
and Mrs. Boddington; Cork spearing (Mrs. Inglis), won by Mr. Newport and Miss
Chivers; cocoanut shies: (Messrs White and Pocock); ball and bucket (Misses Green
and Marlow): 1, Mrs. Banks; 2, Mrs. Walker; pony and donkey rides for children,
Miss West and helpers; rifle shooting, Mr. E.W. Youdell (winners: 1, Mr. Sadler; 2,
Mr. West); quoits (Mr. H.R. Noyes), winners, Mr. Goddard, Mr. P.L. Strange.
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The Mayor’s Own 1 Wokingham Rover Scouts, under R.M. Cyril Wilson, did
excellent service. Little Joan and Pat Nicholson with their sweet trays did a good
trade, as did little Miss Noyes with the cake-weight guessing competition.
A capital concert programme, arranged by Mr. A.H. Lusty, A.R.C.O., organist of St.
Paul’s, was given on the lawn in the evening. Miss D.M. Griffin played a couple of
pianoforte solos in excellent style. Mrs. Horne (who as Miss Ricketts has frequently
delighted St. Paul’s congregation with her sweet singing) sang “Mountain Lovers”
and “Bird of love divine.”
A male quartet party, Messrs. R. Hosler, J. Orpin, F. Vass and J. Wright, gave
several pleasing part songs. “Dr. Foster,” “The Joke,” “The Sailor’s Song,” etc., in
good style. Mr. R.E. Burkett was as usual a favourite, as was Mr. F.W. Manning in his
bass solos. The laughable sketch, “Jackets,” was ably acted by the Misses. B. Monger,
G. Taylor, T. Rickards and G. Bolton. Miss Barbara Fellows contributed some very
pretty solo dances.
The proceedings concluded with a dance in the Drill Hall. Music was supplied by
Mr. Ayers’ Dance Band, and Mr. Eric Langley was M.C. Refreshments were supplied
by the ladies of the fete refreshment stall. Prizes for dancing were won by Miss
Newberry and Mr. Burcham, Miss Howard and Mr. Cook.
Upwards of 1,000 visitors patronised the event. Mr. A.E. Priest, hon. secretary of St.
Paul’s Parochial Church Council and of the fete committee and his hardworking
helpers, deserve every congratulation upon their very successful efforts.

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