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of Miss Ellison. The day was delightfully fine. Mr. A.E. Jennings was the able fete
secretary and a great deal of work was put in by himself and numerous helpers.
The proceedings were opened by the Mayor, Dr. H.F. Curl, and the Rector, the Rev.
Viscount Mountmorres, who introduced His Worship, was supported on the platform
by the Mayoress (Miss Curl), Viscountess Mountmorres, the Misses Ellison (two) and
Mr. A.E. Jennings (fete secretary).
The Rector said the number of tickets sold this year was twice as many as before. It
was very kind of His Worship to come and open their fete, and he (the Rector) also
thanked him for his Jubilee souvenir, presented to every baby in the show.
(Applause).
The Mayor expressed his great pleasure in coming to open the fete. It was the first
time he had ever opened the fete in his life. The fete was held in order to raise funds
for St. Paul’s and he knew the immense amount of good the church rendered the
community in illness and in trouble. He asked all those present to give generously.
Many in the parish had helped (Applause). He thanked the Misses Ellison for the loan
of their beautiful garden. The Mayor expressed his great personal interest in the baby
show. “Miss Benson,” he added, “is the best show producer since Barnum.”
(Laughter).
Mr. Jennings thanked the Mayor for opening the fete and for his further kindness
and also thanked the Misses Ellison and all the people who are supporting the fete.
(Applause).
Among those present were: The Baroness Von Biel, the Rev. G. Kenworthy, the
Rev. R.W. Tuesday (assistant curate of St. Paul’s), the Hon. Mrs. A. Weston, Mrs.
Eustace, Mr. F.E. Chapman, Mr. E.H. Perkins, Mrs. King Salter, and Superintendent
S.F. Butler.
The following is the list of stalls and those in charge:-Fancy: Mrs. Henlé and the
Misses Ellison; Sweet: Mrs. Watson; fruit, flowers and vegetables: Mrs. Rowles, Mrs.
Elliott and helpers; Bran tub: Mrs. Willey; Refreshments and ices: Viscountess
Mountmorres and Baroness Von Biel; White elephant: Nurse Struth; Teas (served on
the lawn): Mrs. Hyde Parker, Mrs. Newberry and helpers.
The competitions included:-Buried treasure: Miss P. Beck and Miss V. Morley;
Bowling for leg of mutton (gentlemen): Mr. Canning; Bowling for silk umbrella
(ladies); Miss Annis; Darts: Miss M. Adams; Clock golf: Mr. J. Goddard; Hoop-la:
Miss Canning; Coin in bucket: Miss Wootten.
The Baby Show
Ably organised by Miss Benson, the baby show provided a record entry for St.
Paul’s fete, the number being 125. Lieut.-Col H. Greany, I.M.S., acted as judge. The
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infants were prepared for the various tests by members of the 28 Berks. V.A.D., to
whom Miss Benson expresses her very grateful thanks.
At 4.0 and 5.30 p.m. graceful exhibitions of dancing were given by the teachers and
pupils of the Mortimer School of Dancing, Camberley. The excellent programme
included Spanish dances in costume, dainty Gipsy dances, duet dancing and many
fancy exhibitions, closing with a ballet. All were sympathetically and efficiently
accompanied by Miss Milestone, M.O.A.D. (cello), and Miss Collins, L.R.A.M.
(piano).
The Concert
At 7.15 p.m. a concert, arranged by Mr. F.A. Burgess, the organist of the church,
was given in the enclosure by several well-known local artistes, including Mrs. W.J.
Strange, Messrs. P. Fuller, W. Westlake, A.J. Hawkins, C. Culver, E. Thatcher

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