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The Rag Taghillian replied on: 7/18/2005 9:16:47 AM The Gazette-July 8th 1938 CIVIC SERVICE "On Sunday morning carnival temporarily entered a more solemn aspest when the annual civic service and parade took place. In past years it has been custom to hold the dervice at the end of Carnival week, but this year a change was made. In accordance with tradition the chairman of the Council was asked to select the venue. Coun C.W.Baker J>P> chose the Wesley Church, owing to renovations in the church itself, which it had proved impossible to finish in time, the service was held in the adjoining Centenary Hall.A parade marshalled by Mr. R.H.Daybell assembled in the Market Place and marched to the Church.It was headed by Ripley United Silver Prize Band and in addition to Coun. Baker and members and officials of the Council, there were present Mr.G.H.Oliver M.P., members of the Police Force, the Fire Brigade, St John Ambulance Brigade,the Town and Trade Association and officials and members of the Carnival. The service was conducted by the Rev. Harry Webster C.B.E. superintendent ministers of the Ripley Wesley Methodist Council, who gave an appropriate and appreciated address. BAND CONCERTS Carnival was officially declared open on Sunday afternoon by Coun Baker immediately preceding a concert given by the band of H.M. Royal Air Force College Cranwell.Coun Baker said afew words and extended his wishes for the success of the carnival and made an appeal for whole hearted support. He was supported byMr. I. Williamson, chairman of the carnival.The band, conducted by Mr A.F. Simms M.R.E, I.R.A.M, A.R.C.M,a frequent broadcasting combination, although the Service Band was only formed in 1921 it is regarded as one of the foremost bands in the country.The afternoon attendance is rarely very large, the main attraction being the evening programme.Just before the evening concert was due to begin however, a heavt storm broke over the town and completely ruined the attendance, but it did not last long enough to justify the organisers using the Cosy Cinema-not to provide the basis for a claim on insurance!!!The wisdom of having an alternative attraction was shown, for the bad weather probably helped to swell the attendance at the Empire Theatre where a concert was givenby Bube Sunshine and his Band. The theatre was filled ,over 700 people being present.A splendid programme was provided, instrumental and vocal items being skillfully arranged.Soloists included Brenda Clayton, Harry Martin and Ben Maze, and Jimmy haze acted as compere. There is so much local history in these articles-I also never realised Heanor Carnival was a week long event! Coming next-The Queen crowned! coming soon-the Queen Crowned.

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