Village Celebrations
Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - 1937
The Parish of Treeton celebrated the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on Wednesday May 12th, 1937
| Committee | Chairmen | Secretaries |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | Mr. R. Staley | Mr. J.T.Rossington(General Secretary) |
| Tea | Mr.J.W.Cummins, Mrs. E. Smith | Mrs. R. Duckenfield, Mr. S.J.Miller |
| Sports | Mr. L. M. Batty, Mr. J.T.Rodgers | Mr. L. A. Payne |
| Pagaent | Mr. R. Staley, Mr. H. Parkin | Mr. Joe Bloom |
| Decorations | Mr. C. E. Frost, Mr. H. Stewart | Mr. G.R.Thomas |
| Entertainment | Mr.J.W.Cummins, Mrs. E. Smith | Mr. C. W. Hewlett |
| Publicity | Mr. F.H.Hewlett | Mr. J.Spencer |
Mr. J. E. England and Mr. P. S. Goddard represent Orgreave Parish on the Committee
Standing:
J. Spencer, Joe Bloom, J.T.Rossington, G. R. Thomas, C. W. Hewlett, . F. J. Miller, P.S.Geldard, J.E.England
Seated:
H.Parkin, H.Stewart, L.M.Batty, J.T.Rodgers, R.Staley,Charlie Frost, Mrs. R.Duckenfield, J.W.Cummins,F.H.Hewlett
Treeton: As it is and as it was
Treeton is just as old and new as it looks. Its ancient church, in the belfry of which the Curfew is still rung, gives the village the appearance of antiquity, which is not deceptive, while its well managed colliery and its excellent public services, which includes public lighting by electricity - Treeton was the first village in England to utilise electricity for street lighting - give it a touch of progressive modernity.
Treeton is pardonably proud of itself - of its people, who have brought distinction to themselves and to the village, and of its loyalty to the Throne.
No happy event in which the House of Windsor is directly interested is allowed to pass unnoticed and unmarked by the people of Treeton, who today will joyously celebrate the Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth and say with sincere heartiness.
GOD SAVE THE KING AND QUEEN
Time Table of Festivities
9 a.m. Church Bells will be rung for half an hour
9.20 a.m. Procession from village centre to Parish Church for service at 9.30 a.m. Immediately after the service a procession to the War Memorial, where a wreath will be placed.
The Special Form of Prayer and Thanksgiving appointed for the Coronation, conducted by the Rev. W.F.Kerr, M.A. Rector; the Rev. Edward Page Methodist; Mr.J.A.Leeding Baptist.
12.30 p.m. Carnival Procession. Classes for which prizes will be offered:
- a. Decorated Horse and Vehicle , b. Decorated Horse and Rider
- Decorated Motors a. Private b. Commercial
- a. Decorated Cycles b. Decorated Fairy Cycles
- Pedestrians - period, original or comic costume. a. Adults. b. Boys and Girls up to 7 years. c. Schoolboys 7 years and upwards. d. Schoolgirls 7 years and upwards
Judges:
Mr. W. Hirst, Mr. R. J. Duckenfield, Mr. J. Eversden, Mr. J. H. Drake, Mr. L. Hibbard, Mrs. Carruth, Mrs. F. H. Hewlett, Mrs. J. T. Rodgers, Mrs. W. Cox, Mrs. H. Stewart, Mrs. H. Parkin, Mrs. E. Cheesman, Mrs. J. Bloom, Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. F.J.Miller
Chief Marshall of Procession:Police Sergeant Kaye.
2.30 p.m. Crowning of May Queen etc in Canteen Field The May Queen Peggy Wingfield, who will be attended by the School Captain George Edwards , will be crowned by Mrs. W. Harvey . Miss Edith Manship, the Silver Jubilee May Queen will also be in attendance.
Maypole and country dancing, etc., by Treeton schoolchildren will follow.
Sports
Sports will include pillow fights, football in sacks, a slow bicycle race and all the usual events.
Judges: Rev.Ed Page, Dr. G.R.Carruth, Messrs W.Harvey, F.M.Castleman, J.B.Piggin, W.Cox, G.Houghton, A.J.Winspear, H.Roebuck and E.F.Bird
Starters: Messrs. J.E.Foers, J.Woodhouse
Handicappers:Messrs C.W. Hewlett, H.Lees, B.Morgan
Prizes for the events will be presented by Mrs. R.Staley and Mrs. J.T.Rodgers at 8.30 p.m.
Teas
Tea will be provided in the Church Schoolroom for Treeton and Orgreave children over the age of three. Each child will be presented with a Souvenir Mug by Mr. and Mrs. W. Harvey on behalf of Captain C. F. Ward Jones.
The public may also purchase teas etc. at the Colliery Canteen which has been kindly loaned for that purpose.
Entertainment for Old Folk
7 p.m. An entertainment will be given by the Rainbow Follies Concert Party, Chairman, J.E.England. Refreshments and smokes will be provided.It is intended to relay the Jubilee Broadcast, which will be given during the evening.
Decorations
The village will be decorated at five points: The village centre, Bole Hill, Mill Lane, entrance to Canteen Field and the Methodist Chapel Corner. Residents are invited to decorate their premises, and for this purpose Treeton has been divided into four sections:
- Bole Hill, Flatts Lane, Well Lane and Kings Terrace
- Front Street, Wood Lane, and Rother Crescent
- Station Road to bottom of Mill Lane
- Arundel Road, Arundel Street, Washfield Lane and Church Lane
Two prizes will be awarded for the best schemes in each section.
Judges: Messrs. C. R. A. Adkins, Geo. Wysehall, J. G. Lister and S. Thomas
Bonfire and Fireworks
At 10 p.m. a bonfire will be lighted on the Recreation Ground by Mr. R.Staley and there will be a grand display of fireworks
Dance
Commencing at 10.30 p.m. a dance will be held in the Church Schoolroom. Price of admission 1/-, Refreshments will be provided.
The Rother Vale Treeton Prize Band will entertain throughout the day.