1935 Jubilee Committee

The original of this photograph can be seen in the first floor meeting room at East Hanningfield Village Hall.

If anyone can identify the gentleman in the middle row, third from the right, please let the Editor know.

REPORTS ABOUT THE 1935 JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS IN EAST HANNINGFIELD

CHELMSFORD CHRONICLE 26 APRIL 1935

EAST HANNINGFIELD SILVER JUBILEE

On May 6th the service in St. Paul’s Cathedral will be heard in the Parish Church by means of wireless. 

The Annual Meeting of the vestry and Church Council was held in the Rectory Room on Tuesday, the Rector, Canon Ost, presiding.  Appointments made:- Rector’s warden, Mr. F. Linnett; deputy, Mr. T. Rayner; people’s warden, Mr. James Cox, deputy, Mr. A. Holden; sidesmen, Messrs. T. Rayner, D. Ost, C. Strowger, Sayers and G. Amos; Parochial Church Council, the wardens, sidesmen, Mr. Ost, Mrs. Hamlet, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Strowger, Mrs. Linnett, Mrs. Amos, Mrs. Holden and Mr. J. Tucker; Ruridecanal Conference, Messrs. T. Rayner, F. Linnett and Holden.

CHELMSFORD CHRONICLE FRIDAY 10 MAY 1935

EAST HANNINGFIELD

The village was en Fete. After a short service conducted by the Rector (Canon Ost) a move was made to the sports field, where a good programme was gone through, including races for children and adults.  A tug of war between members of the British Legion and the Village Youths was a great attraction.  A splendid tea was provided for everyone.  The children were presented with fancy caps and balloons, and they then paradedfor judging, presenting a pretty spectacle.  After the sports they each received a souvenir booklet and a Caddy spoon emblazoned with a portrait of the King and Queen in colours.  There were later a bonfire and fireworks and then dancing in the Institute Hall.  All the older people were given tea or tobacco.  The committees made the day a huge success.  The following telegram was sent to their Majesties: “The head mistress, staff and scholars of East Hanningfield Rural School, Chelmsford, send hearty congratulations and loyal greetings to their Majesties King George and Queen Mary on the occasion of their Silver Jubilee.”  The following reply was received from the King: “The King and Queen warmly thank all at East Hanningfield Rural School for their kind Jubilee greetings.”

CHELMSFORD CHRONICLE FRIDAY 17 MAY 1935

EAST HANNINGFIELD

A CONCERT in the W.I. Hall on Tuesday was arranged by Canon Ost in aid of the hospital.  An excellent programme was given by the Magnet Concert Party. 

INFANTS WELFARE CENTRE.  A Jubilee tea took place on Wednesday in the W.I. Hall, 51 children being present.  Each received a Jubilee beaker and chocolate.  Recitations by Mrs. Howard were heartily applauded.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE.- Mrs. Castle presided.  Miss Aust, from the County Agricultural College, gave an instructive demonstration on jam and jelly making.  The entertainment.arranged by Mrs. N. Rayner and Mrs. Tucker, was given by members of the Great Baddow W.I., who admirably performed a sketch.  Mrs. Hawkes won the cup competition.