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Message: Emoticon Listing HTML Help	[quote]22nd July 1921 R & H The annual united demonstration of the Sunday Schools of Langley Mill and Aldercar was held on Saturday.Ideal weather prevailed, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the ocassion, and large numbers of people witnessed the procession as it passed through the principal streets from the recreation ground, where the assemblage took place , and back to the starting point. The first part of the ceremony took place on the Recreation Ground, where a platform had been erected by the kindness of G.R.Turner Ltd, the vicar (Rev. L.U.Green) presiding. The hymn "O God our help in ages past" was sung by the children, under the conductorship of Mr J.A. Frost, followed by prayer by Pastor Gray. The gaily decorated vehicles conveying the youngsters and the attractive costumes of the elder scholars, aided by an abundant display of flags, garlands and house decorations, created quite a pretty spectacle as the lengthy procession, marshalled by Police Sergeant Wood, and consisting of the Fire Brigade in charge of Capt G. Winfield, Ambulance Officer R.H. Daybell, the Bands of G.R.Turner Ltd and Heanor Church Temperance passed along the route. Upon returning to the starting point the youngsters were dismissed to their respective schools for tea; and afterwards adjourned to various fields placed at their disposal for sports, etc. which terminated a most enjoyable day. I remember my father (who attended the Central Methodist) talking of such a day, when he was too ill to attend and had to watch from his bedroom window (which looked out onto the Recreation Ground)[/quote]
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Langley Mill Central Methodist Chapel
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22nd July 1921 R & H
The annual united demonstration of the Sunday Schools of Langley Mill and Aldercar was held on Saturday.Ideal weather prevailed, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the ocassion, and large numbers of people witnessed the procession as it passed through the principal streets from the recreation ground, where the assemblage took place , and back to the starting point. The first part of the ceremony took place on the Recreation Ground, where a platform had been erected by the kindness of G.R.Turner Ltd, the vicar (Rev. L.U.Green) presiding. The hymn "O God our help in ages past" was sung by the children, under the conductorship of Mr J.A. Frost, followed by prayer by Pastor Gray. The gaily decorated vehicles conveying the youngsters and the attractive costumes of the elder scholars, aided by an abundant display of flags, garlands and house decorations, created quite a pretty spectacle as the lengthy procession, marshalled by Police Sergeant Wood, and consisting of the Fire Brigade in charge of Capt G. Winfield, Ambulance Officer R.H. Daybell, the Bands of G.R.Turner Ltd and Heanor Church Temperance passed along the route. Upon returning to the starting point the youngsters were dismissed to their respective schools for tea; and afterwards adjourned to various fields placed at their disposal for sports, etc. which terminated a most enjoyable day.

I remember my father (who attended the Central Methodist) talking of such a day, when he was too ill to attend and had to watch from his bedroom window (which looked out onto the Recreation Ground)

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