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The Conservative Fete and Carnival at Hitchin
Buntingford & District Represented
The Empire Fete and Carnival, held at the New Town Hall, Hitchin, on Wednesday and Thursday in last week, was an outstanding success, the numbers attending and the trade carried out exceeding all expectations.
The Stalls were beautifully arranged, and comprised: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Canada, Australia, India, South Africa, West Indies, and New Zealand.
The Stall for this district, which was presented by Buntingford, Great and Little Hormead, Westmill, Buckland, Cottered, Ardeley, Wyddiall, Aspenden, and Layston, was managed by Lady Heaton-Ellis, Mrs Beadle, Mrs Bolton, Mrs Cavendish, Mrs Codrington, Mrs Crane, Mrs Croslegh, Mrs Deacon, Mrs Dimsdale, Mrs Howard, Mrs May, Miss May, Mrs Mildren, Mrs Page, Mrs Thody, Miss Wall and Mrs Williams.
On Wednesday the Fete was opened by Major G.M. Kindersley, and on Thursday by the Countess of Strathmore.
There was character dancing, Scotch reels, sword dancing, and selections by the Kitchin Symphonic Society Orchestra.
The illustrated 16-page programmes were sold by Miss Kindersley and helpers who were dressed in red, white and blue.
Towards the close of the second evening crowds began to assemble for the announcement of the result of the competition in which a motor car, motor cycle, and a fur coat were offered as prizes. The results were as follows:
Motor car, Mrs E. McCormick, St Ives Hotel, Maidenhead (No. 5612).
Motor cycle, Lady Jane Van Koughnet, Aston (No. 15680).
Fur coat, E. Gray, 43 Gentlemen's Row, Enfield (No. 23251).
The Buntingford effort was well supported, and at the time of going to press the excellent sum of £52 15s. 10d. has been paid to Col. Tyrrell by Mrs Deacon. This amount includes donations, and proceeds of sale of gifts both in Buntingford at the Women's Annual Meeting and at Hitchin on 1st and 2nd December.
It is hoped to hold a stall at a garden meeting in the summer to dispose of rest of goods not sold.
