West Cumberland Times-Saturday, August 6, 1938 - SIDDICK’S SUNSHINE CARNIVAL

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West Cumberland Times-Saturday, August 6, 1938

SIDDICK'S SUNSHINE CARNIVAL

A Colorful Display

In their first venture as carnival organisers, Siddick Ladies' Entertainments Committee, are to be complemented upon their success. The hearty co-operation of the residents, the enthusiasm of the children in the procession, the blaze of flags and bunting in the streets, and above all, the glorious sunshine, made Tuesday's spectacle, one which will long be remembered. Dense crowds lined the route.

The Procession

Mounted on a well-groomed horse, Miss Annie CAMERON, as Britannia, preceded the Seaton Silver Band, under the conductorship of Mr. Thos HODGSON, which played lively music for the tap dances—a quick stepping troupe in white knee length dresses, trimmed with black buttons, and black pill box hats, in charge of Miss Dot KELLY, and Miss Margaret MEARS, Workington, who were responsible for their training. Master Billie NUTTER was a smart little herald and was mounted.

Immediately behind was the Carnival Queen, Miss Mary LITTLE, robed in crepe satin beaute. Her bouquet was of crimson carnations and asparagus fern. Seated with her was a charming retinue, consisting of Grace MILLER, Mary TYSON, Margaret MAWSON, Doris WRIGHT, ladies in waiting; Ivan WHITE, Him SMITH, page boys.

Willie KILGOUR was in full equipment as a jockey. Mrs. Herbert HARRISON was a picturesque Japanese lady, Miss Emma RODEN was a gipsy fortune teller, and Miss Margaret CASSON was a charming Eastern Princess. Donald COWEN and John MILLER wheeled tastefully decorated bicycles. Ronald JAMES was a Christy Minstrel. Jonathan MENHAMS, as a sailor and Matthew NICHOLSON as an early Victorian soldier, were very good. A character of outstanding merit was Joan KILGOUR, as a walking clock—"Time Marches On."

In a delightful setting was the Floral Queen, Miss Sarah SMITH, who was attired in blue satin beaute. Her trainbearers were Gwennie HOODLESS and Doreen DIXON.

The Workington Orange Lodge Drum and Fife Band, in their smart uniforms, was followed by the Buttercup Queen, Miss Alice GREENHALGH, in a dress of lemon satin and carrying a sheaf of lilies—a pretty picture with the sweet little attendants, Betty FELL, Joan SMITH, and Jean BARNES.

Attired in check and patch costumes, and caps, the Dutch girls were a lively troupe of dancers. They were betty KILGOUR, Margaret WEIGHTMAN, Patty DIXON, Doreen NICHOLSON, Mary MAWSON, Doreen ROBINSON, Lilian MAWSON, Mona FELL.

In silvery dresses with tinseled wings, and carrying their magic wands, the fairy dancers were splendid.

Various kinds of instrument and a mixture of tunes were prominent in the Siddick Juvenile Jazz Band. Consisting of Alan ARMSTRONG, Chas RODEN, Lawrence LITTLE, James WALKER, John FEE, Gordon WALKER, Gordon WHITE, Gordon WALKER, Herbert HARRISON, Ronald WHITE, John FARR, Hudson IRVING, Ebby WOODWARD, James BOYLES, Arthur FARR, Dennis UNDERWOOD. A number of school children brought up the rear.

Dancing Displays

Adjourning to the School Field, kindly lent by the St. Helens Colliery Co., the dancing exhibitions on the platform were watched with interest. Those taking part were Joyce KILGOUR, Eva HARRISON, May TYSON, Annie CAMERON, Jessie SHORT, Doris WRIGHT, Margaret MAWSON, Joan KILGOUR, Maureen BOYLES, Gwennie HOODLESS, Jeannie KILGOUR, Florence Walker, Enid KILGOUR, Doreen DIXON, Dorothy MAWSON, Sarah SMITH, Betty KILGOUR, Margaret WEIGHTMAN, Patty DIXON, Mona FELL, Lilian MAWSON, Doreen NICHOLSON, Mary MAWSON, Doreen ROBINSON. The Seaton Silver Band played the accompaniments.

The troupe dancing competition was won by the Tap Dancers.

All the children taking part in the procession were entertained to tea. An open air public tea was largely patronised. The tables were presided over by Mesdames H. TITE, Thos. ROBINSON, John NUTTER, J. WALKER, J. LITTLE, R. SMITH, assisted by Miss J. NUTTER, Mrs. W. RUTHERFORD (Moss Bay), Mrs. RELPH. The pound stall was in charge of Mr. Edward GREARS.

Procession Awards

Judges, Mr. And Mrs. A.E. TEMPLEMAN, Councillor Jos. MITCHELL.

Novelty on wheels.—1, John MILLER; 2, Donald COWEN.

Original character (children).—1, Joan KILGOUR (Time Marches On); 2, Ronald JAMES (Christy Minstrel). Seniors.—1, Miss Emma RODEN (Gipsy Fortune Teller); 2, Miss Margt. CASSON (Eastern Princess).

Mounted character.—1, Annie CAMERON (Britannia); 2, Wm. KILGOUR (Jockey).

Jazz band.—1, Siddick Juniors.

The Sports

Keen interest was taken in the sports, for which the officials were: Messrs. John NUTTER, Jos MAWSON, Wm. LITTLE, Dan FEE, Richard BLACKLOCK, Alex HEWITSON, Maurice ROBINSON, Thos WRIGHT, Andrew CAMERON, Herbert HOODLESS, Wm. WHITE, H. TITE, senr.. Returns.—

Girls handicap, under 14.—1, Margaret MAWSON; 2, Eva HARRISON.

Boys handicap, under 14.—1, Chas. RODEN; 2, Wm. DONNELLY.

Boys potato race.—1, Arthur FARR; 2, Wm. DONNELLY.

Girls running skipping race.—1, Mary LITTLE; 2, Jessie SHORT.

Boys shoe race.—1, Ronald WHITE; 2, Jim WALKER.

Boys sack race.—1, Arthur FARR; 2, Tom HOODLESS.

Girls shoe race.—1, Doris WRIGHT.

Men's long jump.—1, Jim WHITE.

Women's three legged race.—1, Mrs. G. CAMERON and Mrs. J. MAWSON.

Married men's handicap.—1, Albert ROBERSON; 2, Jos. PEARSON. Women.—1, Mrs. Albert ROGERSON; 2, Mrs. Jos. MAWSON.

Men's quarter mile handicap.—1, Edmund JAMES; 2, J.H. JAMES.

Men's tug of war.—In the final the bowling club team—Geo. RODEN, Alex MILLAR, Albert ROGERSON, J. SMITH, Tom FARISH, Wm. STEELE—pulled Siddick Lightweights.—Jos. HERBERT, Thos. IRVING, Hy. TITE, senr., W. BURNS, W. ROBINSON, Hy. TITE, junr., twice out of three.

Tiny tots' flat race:—Boys: 1, Jos. MAWSON; 2, Donald COWEN. Girls: 1, Sally ROBINSON; 2, Jean BARNES.

The prizes were presented by Mrs. Jos. MITCHELL, who was introduced by Mr. A.E. TEMPLEMAN.

To the many friends and helpers, those who had kindly loaned material and articles, a cordial vote of thanks was extended. A dance followed in the Miners' Welfare Recreation hall for which Mr. Eber THOMPSON'S Accordion Band played.

The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Mrs. T. WRIGHT, Mrs. W. WHITE, Mrs. J. LITTLE, Mrs. W. KILGOUR, Mrs. J. WALKER, Mrs. R. SMITH, with Mrs. H. TITE, chairman. Mrs. Thos. ROBINSON, hon. Treasurer and Mrs. john NUTTER, the hard-working secretary.