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TEYNHAM, LYNSTED, NORTON, and
BUCKLAND, CORONATION COMMITTEE.
1937 Coronation Image of King and Queen
PROGRAMME OF FESTIVITIES

IN CONNECTION WITH
CORONATION DAY
WEDNESDAY, 12th MAY, 1937
AT
“NEWLANDS,”
(by kind permission of J.D. Maxted, J.P.).

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Chairman -  F. W. DALTON,
Hon. Treasurer - J. D. MAXTED. Esq.. J.P.
Hon. Assistant Treasurer - S. R. DIXON. Esq.
Hon. Secretary - P. SYKES Esq.
Hon. Sports Secretary and Hon. Assistant Secretary -
A. L. RENDALL. Esq.
Hon. Carnival Secretary – A. J. EDWARDS. Esq.

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OFFICIAL EVENTS.

SUNDAY, MAY 9th -

    OPEN AIR SERVICE at “Beaugill,” at 3 p.m.
    (By kind permission of Dr. P. G. Selby. O.B.E.).
    Official Bodies to Parade at “The Fox.” London Road, at 2.15 p.m. Procession to be led by the Band of the Salvation Army.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12th (CORONATION DAY)

    CHURCH SERVICES—

     TEYNHAM—
  8. 0 a.m. - HOLY COMMUNION, PARISH CHURCH.
  8. 0 a.m. - HOLY COMMUNION, ST. ANDREW’S.
  9.30 a.m. - OFFICIAL CORONATION PREPARATION
                   SERVICE PARISH CHURCH

     LYNSTED—
  8. 0 a.m.HOLY COMMUNION.
10. 0 a.m. - HOLY COMMUNION.
11. 0 a.m. - BROADCAST SERVICE from Westminster
                           Abbey.

     NORTON -
9. 0 a.m. – HOLY COMMUNION.
12.30 p.m. - CHILDREN’S SERVICE

11.45-12.15 p.m. - FORMATION OF PARADE.

    DECORATED MOTOR CARS, MOTOR CYCLES and VEHICLE
       CLASSES to form up between Messrs. Ferrell & Baker’s Garage
       and Claxfield.
    DECORATED BICYCLES and PEDESTRIAN CLASSES to form up
       between Messrs. O & T’s Garage and Messrs. Ferrell & Baker’s
       Garage.
    FRIENDLY SOClETIES, OFFICIAL BODIES and ADULTS to form up
       between Messrs. O & T.’s Garage and Frognal Lane.
    LYNSTED SCHOOL CHILDREN to form up in Lynsted Lane.
    TEYNHAM SCHOOL CHILDREN to form up in Station Road.
    All Entries for Decorated Classes must be in their
             position by 12 noon ready to move off.

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DECORATED CLASSES.
Class 1 - BEST DECORATED BICYCLE or TRICYCLE --
        Boys up to 15 years - 1st 7/6, 2nd 5/0, 3rd 2/6.
Class 2 - BEST DECORATED BICYCLE or TRICYCLE -
        Girls up to 15 years.—1st 7/6. 2nd 5/0, 3rd 2/6.
Class 3 - BEST DECORATED BICYCLE - Ladies -
        1st 7/6. 2nd 5/0, 3rd 2/6.
Class 4 - BEST DECORATE BICYCLE - Gentlemen -
        1st 7/6, 2nd 5/0, 3rd 2/6.
Class 5 - BEST DECORATED MOTOR CYCLE -
        1st 7/6, 2nd 5/0, 3rd 2/6.
Class 6 - BEST DECORATED MOTOR CAR, -
        1st 10/0, 2nd 6/0, 3rd 4/0.
Class 7 – BEST DECORATED VEHICLE (Lorry or Van). -
        1st 10/0, 2nd 6/0, 3rd 4/0.
Class 8 - PEDESTRIANS - Ladies’ Most Original
        Coronation Costume. - 1st 6/0, 2nd 4/0, 3rd 2/6.
Class 9 - PEDESTRIANS - Gentlemen’s Most Original
        Coronation Costume. 1st 6/0, 2nd 4/0, 3rd 2/6.
Class 10 - BEST DECORATED PRAM - 1st 7/6, 2nd 5/0, 3rd 2/6.

Two Prizes awarded if Four Entries in each Class.
Three Prizes awarded if Six or more Entries in each Class

All Entries in Classes 1 to 10 to be sent to Mr. A. J. EDWARDS,
    3, Orchard View, Teynham, by 6th May, 1937, setting out
    Name, Address, and No. of Class.
Class 11 - BEST DECORATED HOUSE IN THE PARISHES
    OF TEYNHAM, LYNSTED. NORTON, AND BUCKLAND -
    1st  10/0. 2nd 5/0. 3rd 2/6.
    Judging in this Class will take place on Morning of Coronation Day,
    from 9 a.m. onwards.
    All Entries in this Class to be forwarded to Mr. A. L. RENDALL,
    The Orchard House, Lynsted, by 6th May, 1937.
12.25 pm.—-PARADE TO “NEWLANDS,” commencing at
    “The Fox,” led by the Band of the SALVATION ARMY.
1.15 p.m. - "THE KING,” led by the Band of the SALVATION ARMY.

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1.40 p.m. - And onwards.

— CHILDREN’S RACES. —

Event 1 - 60 YARDS FLAT. BOYS, 5-7 years.
Event 2 - 60 YARDS FLAT, GIRLS, 5-7 years.
Event 3 - 75 YARDS FLAT. BOYS, 8-10 years.
Event 4 - 75 YARDS FLAT.  GIRLS, 8-10 years.
Event 5 - 100 YARDS FLAT. BOYS, 11-12 years.
Event 6 - 100 YARDS FLAT. GIRLS, 11-12 years.
Event 7 - 100 YARDS FLAT. BOYS, 13-15 years.
Event 8 - 400 YARDS FLAT, GIRLS, 13-15 years.
Event 9 - 440 YARDS FLAT, BOYS OPEN, up to 15 years.
Event 10 - 50 YARDS EGG AND SPOON, GIRLS, 6-8 years.
Event 11 - 50 YARDS EGG AND SPOON, BOYS. 6-8 years.
Event 12 - 60 YARDS SACK RACE, BOYS, 9-11 years.
Event 13 - 60 YARDS SACK RACE, GIRLS. 9-11 years.
Event 14 - 220 YARDS FLAT, BOYS, 12-15 years.
Event 15 - 25 YARDS FLOWER POT RACE GIRLS.
                     12-15 years.
Event 16 - 100 YARDS THREE-LEGGED RACE. GIRLS,
                     11-13 years.
Event 17 - 50 YARDS FLAT, BOYS AND GIRLS, 5 years only.
Event 18 - THROWING THE CRICKET BALL. BOYS,
                   OPEN, 15 years. 
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
                Event 18 will be held in adjoining field at 1.40 p.m.
                    THREE PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IN
                              FINALS OF EACH EVENT.
Event 19 - FINAL OF EVENT 1.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 20 - FINAL OF EVENT 2.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 21 - FINAL OF EVENT 3.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 22 - FINAL OF EVENT 4.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 23 - FINAL OF EVENT 5.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 24 - FINAL OF EVENT 6.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd

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Event 25 - FINAL OF EVENT 7.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 26 - FINAL OF EVENT 8.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 27 - FINAL OF EVENT 14.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 28 - FINAL OF EVENT 17.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd

    All Entries for Children’s Events to be handed to the Head Teachers of their Schools by May 6th. Children not attending Elementary Schools, but living in the District, to hand their Entries to the Head Teacher nearest their home.

3.40 p.m. - PARADE ROUND SPORTS RING BY
                 DECORATED BICYCLES.
4. 0 p.m. - CHILDREN’S TEAS.
5. 0 p.m. - CONTINUATION OF RACES.
Event 29 - FINAL OF EVENT 10.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 30 - FINAL OF EVENT 11.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 31 -  FINAL OF EVENT 12.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 32 - FINAL OF EVENT 13.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 33 - FINAL OF EVENT 15.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 34 - FINAL OF EVENT 16.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
5.20 p.m. - ADULT RACES.
Event 35 - SLOW BICYCLE RACE, GENTLEMEN, OPEN.
                    1st 7/6. 2nd. 5/0, 3rd 2/6.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 36 - 100 YARDS FLAT, LADIES, OPEN.
                    1st 7/6, 2nd 5/0, 3rd 2/6.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 37 - 1 MILE FLAT. GENTLEMEN, OPEN.-
                    1st  £1. 2nd 15/0,  3rd 10/0.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd

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Event 38 - 100 YARDS THREE-LEGGED. LADIES, OPEN
                    - 1st 10/0, 2nd 6/0, 3rd 4/0. (These prizes will
                    be divided.)
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 39 - 50 YARDS PRAM RACE. LADIES, OPEN. -
                    1st 7/6, 2nd 5/0, 3rd 2/6.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 40 - BLINDFOLD RACE, OPEN. (Gentlemen to be
                   blindfolded, Ladies to drive with reins).
                   1st 10/0, 2nd 6/0, 3rd 4/0. (These prizes will
                   be divided.)
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 41 - COMMITTEE RACE, GENTLEMEN.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd
Event 42—COMMiTTEE RACE, LADIES.
   1st                        2nd                          3rd

- NO ENTRY FEE.  -
Three Prizes only awarded providing there are more than
Eight Entries in each Event.

Entries for Adults Events will be accepted up to 5pm
on Field. Names to be handed to Mr. J. G. GEORGE.
All Races, Children or Adults, will be Handicapped.
The Committee’s decision to be final.

6.15 p.m. - TUG-OF-WAR Winning team £1, Second
                   team 12/0.
                  Teams of 8. One coach allowed. To pull in Flat
                  or Plain Soled Boots or Shoes. Nailed Boots
                  not allowed.
                  Entries for this Event to be sent to Sports
                  Secretary by May 6th, 1937. No Entry Fee.
                             1st                        2nd
7.15 p.m. - Approximately

                                  ___________________

PRESENTATION OF PRIZES
by
MRS. SELBY. M.B.E.

Page 6

- JUDGES. -

DECORATED EVENTS (Children). - Dr. P. G. Selby,
    Mrs. A. Filcher, Mrs. K. Gambrell. 
DECORATED EVENTS (Adults) - Commander and Mrs.
    Crick, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. French, Mr. and Mrs. P. Oyler.
DECORATED HOUSES - Mr. and Mrs. Pepper, Miss Harris.
SPORTS EVENTS. Messrs. S. R. Dixon, A. Filcher,
    D. Moore, H. W. Carpenter, W. L. Ray,
    C. P. French, R. R. Dixon, F. M. Thomas,
    W. S. Thomas.
STARTERS. - Mr. W. Ledger and Miss H. Ledger.
MARSHAL OF PARADE. - Mr. F. Datson.
CLERKS OF COURSE - Messrs. D. G. Evans and
    K. Gambell. Mrs. A. L. Rendall and Mrs. K.
    Gambrell.

-  SIDESHOWS. -

COKERNUTS. Messrs. T. Dalton, 31. Dalton. and A.
    Boorman.
BOWLING FOR PIG. LADIES. - Messrs. A. Lewis and
    F. Hewitt.
BOWLING FOR PIG. GENTLEMEN. - Messrs. G Boots
    and F. Brice.
KICKING FOOTBALL. - Messrs. Davis and Gulvin.
TREASURE HUNT. -
DARTS. - Mr. R. Nye.
BRAN TUB. - Mrs. A. Pilcher and Miss Sherwood.
                                          ______________

PUBLIC TEAS, from 4 to 6 p.m.,
at Moderate Prices.
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ICES, SWEETS, etc., STALL.
LICENSED BUFFET.

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SELECTIONS OF MUSIC will be played on the Field
during the Afternoon and Evening by time Band of
THE SALVATION ARMY.

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9. 0 p.m. to 2. 0 a.m.

GRAND FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL
- DANCE, -
In Y.M.C.A. HUT, TEYNHAM.
_____________
OMEGA DANCE BAND.
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CORONATION NOVELTIES.
GOOD PRIZES IN FOLLOWING CLASSES:-

Class 1 - LADIES - MOST PICTURESQUE COSTUME.
Class 2 - LADIES - MOST ORIGINAL COSTUME.
Class 3 - GENTLEMEN - MOST PICTURESQUE COSTUME.
Class 4 - GENTLEMEN - MOST ORIGINAL COSTUME.
Two Prizes in each Class subject to more than Six Entries
                                  in each Class.
All Entries to be handed to Miss B. M. KEMP. in the Hut,
         by 10 p.m. Each Entrant will be handed a Numbered
         Card, which must be worn on front of Costume.
10.30 p.m. - FANCY DRESS PARADE.

Many Other Prizes. Refreshments.
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ADMISSION - ONE SHILLING.
______________
“GOD SAVE THE KING.”

_______________________________

THE BEST JUDGES USE
“BRYLCREAM.”
Obtainable from:-
S. C. WOOD,
HAIRDRESSER,   TEYNHAM.
— ’Phone: Teynham 20. —

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Page 8

R. A. WHITTLE,
GENERAL DRAPER AND OUTFITTER,
NEW AND SECONDHAND FURNITURE,
LONDON ROAD, TEYNHAM.
_____________

“THE QUALITY FIRM.”

_______________________________

L. CHEESMAN,
ORCHARD FILLING STATION
-- and TEA ROOMS, --
TEYNHAM.
PETROL, OIL, TYRES, etc. Accumulators Charged.
CAR FOR HIRE. ‘Phone: Teynham 31.

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To Ensure Service after Sales, get your Radio Supplies
FROM
L. G. THOMSETT
ELECTRICAL & RADIO ENGINEER,
LONDON ROAD, TEYNHAM.
CARS FOR HIRE. ‘Phone: Teynham 21.

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ROUGH BOYS WEAR LEATHER—
It’s never too late to Mend.
To prove this walk to

— KEMSLEY’S,
LONDON ROAD, TEYNHAM.
THE  MAN  WHO  KNOWS  HIS  JOB.

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SATURDAY,  MAY  15th,  1937.

9.0 p.m.—

BONFIRE AT LYNSTED PARK
(by kind permission of
Mr. and Mrs. W. ROPER-LUMLEY—HOLLAND).
COMMUNITY SINGING, led by 1st Lynsted Guides
(Mrs. Lumley-Holland’s Own).

— NOTICES.—

    A CORONATION MUG will be given to all Children
under the age of 15 year in the Parishes of Teynham,
Lynsted, Norton and Buckland.

    TEA will be provided for all Children attending: - 
          (a ) Elementary schools
          (b) Children between 5 and 15 years who may be
                attending other Schools.
    Children under (b) should send their names to the Head
Teacher of their Parishes before 1st May, 1937.
    The above Children will have their Mugs presented at
the Tea.
    The names of Children wider the age of 5 years should
be sent to the Head Teacher of the Parishes concerned,
and they will receive a Mug in due course.

     COLLECTORS will canvas the district for Donations
to meet the expenses  as it is desired to make no call on
the Rates, if possible and the Committee hope that every-
body will support this effort to make their Local Festivities
a success.

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CAR PARK in Field opposite. No Cars allowed on the
    Sports Field unless taking part in Decorated Events.
    The Committee do not hold themselves responsible for
    any loss or damage.

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Phone: TEYNHAM 9.

A. BRETT,
MOTOR, CYCLE, and ELECTRICAL ENGINEER,
THE GARAGE, TEYNHAM.
CARS AND LORRIES FOR HIRE.
WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS CATERED FOR.
ANY MAKE OF CYCLE OR MOTOR CYCLE SUPPLIED.

_______________________________

Phone - TEYNHAM 15.

W. RAY & CO.,
THE FLORISTS, TEYNHAM.
WREATHS, CROSSES, and BOUQUETS,
—and—
FLORAL WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.

_______________________________

Let Gas Crown your
Endeavours to Secure
Comfort in the Home!

THE
SITTINGBOURNE DISTRICT
GAS COMPANY,

34, High Street, Sittingbourne.

‘Phone: 22.

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A. E. PEARCE, M.P.S.,
HAS PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT
THE TEYNHAM PHARMACY
IS NOW A BRANCH OF OUR MAIN BUSINESS AT
63, HIGH STREET, SITTINGBOURNE.
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SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

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W. FRENCH & SONS,
— TEYNHAM.
GROCERS, BUTCHERS, &
PROVISION MERCHANTS.
PORK SAUSAGES a Speciality, Families Waited upon Daily
Phone Teynham 2.    Est. over 70 years.

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‘Phone: Teynham 1.
READ & SON,
FAMILY GROCERS,
TEYNHAM.
Noted for
High-class PROVISIONS, BROOMS & BRUSHES
established 1817.

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Sittingbourne CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Ltd.
GREENSTREET BRANCH.   ‘Phone: Teynham 62
Buy YOUR GROCERIES and PROVISIONS, MEAT, MILK, BREAD, & CONFECTIONERY, BOOTS and CLOTHING from
— THE CO-OP. —
Always get REAL Value for money and a DIVIDEND.

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F. L. CLARKE,

PRIZE BREAD
Delivered Daily

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Personal
Attention

Rose Bakery,
TEYNHAM.
Wedding and
Birthday Cakes
a speciality.

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Give us a Trial

GROCERY and
PROVISIONS
of the
Finest Quality.

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PROMPT
DELIVERY.

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