A 'REET FINE
DO' IN KNOTTINGLEY
A 'reet fine
do' in the form of a Victory Party was held by the tenants of Quarry
Avenue, Knottingley, in the Congregational Schoolroom on Saturday.
Everybody gave generously to the collectors (Mesdames Walpol, Stanworth,
Birkett, and Steels) and the children enjoyed a tasty tea followed by ice
cream, sweets, lemonade, and brandy snap, the latter made by Mrs Wood,
A dancing
display was given by the Misses S. Fox. and B. Charlesworth, and some of
the children distributed items. A Punch and Judy show was given by
Mr. Hubert Pickard and Miss Enid Pickard and music was provided by Messrs
Stainworth, C. Wood, and H. Pickard. Later there was dancing, and
every child received a present. Tea was served by Mesdames Garbutt,
Penty, and Heath. A hearty cheer for the promoters was given by the
kiddies. The older people joined in the fun and Mrs. Steels gave a
rendering of Salomie and Miss Stanworth an impression of Carmen
Miranda.
A balance of
£1.12s goes into the bank towards a party when the war with Japan
ends. Cigarettes were given to the avenues P.O.W relatives.
Pontefract
and Castleford Express
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