RED-LETTER DAY AT BELMONT

Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18, 22 July 1919, Page 7

RED-LETTER DAY AT BELMONT

Is Peace Saturday was a red-letter day for the young folks at Belmont. An energetic committee, of ladies and gentlemen, with Mr. Payne as secretary, had made arrangements for a day's pleasure, and their efforts were crowned with success. The children mustered at 12.30, in fancy costume, and marched to Mr. Clark's ideal picnic grounds, where Mrs. Hardwick Smith judged the fancy costumes. Miss Lily Payne ("Britannia") was. awarded first prize for the girls (a doll's pram, presented by Mr. Gurney), and Master Leslie Phillips ("Mother Hubbard")' first prize for the boys (a watch). Sports were then indulged in, and all present were liberally supplied with fruit, sweets, -and other refreshments. At the close of the sports, the successful competitors were presented with their prizes by Mr. Dagger. A bran-tub was provided for those who did not gain a prize at the sports. In the evening a large bonfire was lighted, and a display of fireworks greatly delighted the young, people. At -8 o'clock the adults met in the local Methodist SchooLroDm, where an enjoyable time was spent. Dancing was indulged in, Mr. Clark acting as M.C. Songs were contributed by Messrs. Foster, Stableford, and Dagger, and Mrs. Natusch presided at the piano. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the committee, and also the donors of the special prizes, and the gathering closed with, the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."