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Blue skies, white clouds, sunshine
and soft breezes, and in every member’s home that morning a
pleasant bustle. Later, a pleasanter bustle at Hillside, so kindly
lent by Mr & Mrs W. Simmons. The stalls, gay with bunting,
were filled with goods of every description, and the sideshows
added to the fun. The Fete was opened by the President, Mrs
Sprenger, and by 3.15 trade was brisk at all the stalls. Then came
one of the highlights of the afternoon – the Crowning of the May
Queen, the children delightful in their Olde English
Costumes. The three Queens, past, present
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and the new wearer of the crown, conducting
themselves with the dignity befitting their rank. Then a lull at
the stalls while many folk refreshed themselves with strawberry
teas. After this a display by the youthful members of the St.
John’s Ambulance Brigade. Soon the sun began to dip westwards,
the raffles were drawn, the Treasurer collected the money from the
stalls and sideshows, and the grand total was announced, £100.
The Women’s Institute had had a very successful Fete, the first,
we hope, of many more in future years.
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