DECEMBER, 1923.

20--Schoolboys' Football match at Camping Close--Littleport Town Boys v. Ely Needhams. The former won

20--22-Christmas Waits (members of Parish Church Choir and Handbell Ringers)

23--Carol Service at Parish Church

26--Drawing Match at St. Matthew's. Winners--1st, W. Wilson ; 2nd, Harrison; 3rd, H. Barnes; 4th, W. Tabeart; 5th, H. Gipp 6th, A. Hobbs.

Accident to Mr. John Glover of Station Road, who was knocked over by motor cycle

31--Ringing out the Old and ringing in the New Year at Parish Church

Christmas Social and Prize distribution at Dairy Houses School

JANUARY, 1924.

1--Annual Meeting of St. Matthew's Parochial Church Council Annual Christmas Tree and Tea Party at St. Crispin's New Year's Carnival Dance at Cinema Hall

2--New Year Party of Co-operative Guild at British Legion Hut.

4--Christmas Party at Audley House of Littleport Child Welfare Centre

6--Waifs and Strays Sunday at Parish Church

7--Littleport Women's Institute. New Year's Party at Constitutional Hall

8--Littleport Town Infants' School makes collection for National Institute for the Blind

9--Meeting of Swimming Club to arrange for Swimming Bath Annual New Year's Party of Alexandra Institute at Constitutional Hall.

10--Supper given by the Vicar, the Rev. N. W. Shelton, to Parish Church Officials, in the Parish Room

11--Whist Drive and Fancy Dress Dance in Dairy Houses School

!!! 13--13 cattle and about 30 pigs slaughtered and destroyed on the farm Mr. Horace Lee of Adelaide, owing to foot and mouth disease

Death of Mrs. Crabb. aged 95, of the Hythe, Littleport's oldest habitant

14--Lecture by Mr. Street-Porter at Women's Institute on Poultry Keeping

Meeting of Parish Council to arrange for the building of 6 pairs of houses in Littleport and 1 pair at Black Horse Drove, also for the planting of trees to beautify Thorofare Yard.

15--Mr. Alfred Cheeseright sails for Australia to seek his fortune

19--Sudden death at Tunbridge Wells of Miss Mary Yarrow Cutlack, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Cutlack, of Littleport. Death at Cambridge Hospital of Mr. W. Cawthorne, custodian for 8 years of the Constitutional Hall

21--Annual Meeting of the British Legion at their Hut

23--Mr. Geo. Theobald lectures on the Drainage of the Fens, at the Wesleyan Schoolroom

Whist Drive and Dance at Cinema Hall in connection with Town Band

27--Death at Tunbridge Wells of Miss Eliza Cutlack, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Cutlack, of Littleport

29--Annual Dinner of Isle of Ely Master Bakers' Association at the Crown Inn

30--Robert Wm. Goodge sails for Australia

31--Tea and Concert at Constitutional Hall in connection with, the Juvenile Shepherds of Littleport Lodges

FEBRUARY, 1924.

5--Appointment of Mr. A. L. Oakey as caretaker at Constitutional Hall Mr. George Joseph Washington dies suddenly just outside the Primitive Methodist Chapel, of which he had been a prominent member for over 50 years

6--Sale of Work at Constitutional Hall, in connection with Littleport Parish Church, opened by Mrs. Price, The College, Ely Annual Social of Wesley Guild in their Schoolroom

8--Burial of Mr. Geo. Washington

10--Death of Mr. F. W. Firby, for 18 years Surveyor to the Ely Rural District Council

11--Lecture in connection with Women's Institute, by Mrs. Bidwell, on Addenbrooke's Hospital

!!! 12--"Wireless" Demonstration at Parish Room by Mr. H. Cheeseright, of Sutton, in aid of Littleport Working Men's Club

Death of Mrs. Frances Wise

13--G.F.S. Party at Constitutional Hall

15--Accident to Mr. Thos. Jackson, of Ely Road, who was thrown out of a cart

16--Burial of Mrs. Wise, for 50 years Superintendent of the Parish Church Infants' Sunday School

18--Tragic Death of Mrs. Ralph Seeker, who had become the mother of twin boys only a few weeks previously

19--Lecture in Town Girls' School on "Pruning Fruit Trees," by Mr. W G Kent, the County Horticultural Advisor

Annual General Meeting of Littleport Conservative Club

!!! 20--"Wireless" Demonstration at British Legion Hut by Mr W A Hillier, of Ely

Death of Mr. Wm. Oakey, aged 81, a well-known inhabitant

23--Sudden death of Mrs. Little Sallis, in the Holmes

27--Lecture on "Handel" at Wesleyan Schoolroom

Parish Church Social at Constitutional Hall

29-Annual Prize Distribution at Parish Church Sunday School

Concert and Dance at St. Matthew's Institute

MARCH, 1924.

2--The Rev. E. J. Chittenden commenced his duties at the Parish Church

!!! 3--Heavy snowstorm at Littleport. Streets almost impassable. About 6 ins. of snow fell

5--Whist Drive and Dance at Cinema Hall in connection with Women's Guild

8--Death of Mrs. Hannah Pope, who for over 60 years lived on the Willow Row Drove

9--The Rev. E. J. Chittenden preaches his first sermon at the Parish Church

11--Motor-cycle accident to Mr. Fred Collins and Mr. Charles Turner near the "Rising Sun," on the Mildenhall Road

12--Funeral of Mrs. Mary Davis, widow of the late Mr. W. Davis, custodian of the Constitutional Hall. She died in London

Fairy Operetta and Sketches by the Wesleyan Sunday School Scholars at Cinema Hall

13--Whist Drive at St. Matthew's Institute

14--Badminton-Tournament at Cambridge between Littleport Club and Cambridge Twenty. The former won

17--Town Band-Appointment of Mr. J. Hawkes as bandmaster in place of Mr. E. A. Dring, resigned

18--19-Japanese Operetta-"Princess Ju-Ju" performed by Scholars of Town Girls' School to crowded houses

19--Funeral of Mrs. Ann Hobbs, aged 86, of Hall Fen Drove. She lived for 66 years in the same house

20--Billiard Cup Final at Constitutional Hall. Mr. J. Purdy was the winner. Mr. R. Thurlow was the runner up

21--Burial of Mr. Smith Flanders, a well-known farmer of the district

22--Schoolboys' Football-Littleport Town Boys' v. Soham Grammar school, the former won.

24--Annual Meeting of Bowls Club, at Boys' School. Mr. T. Peake was elected president, Mr. Barlow secretary, and Mr. W. Register captain

26--Smoking Concert at Constitutional Hall in connection with Conservative Association.

Schoolboys Football-Littleport Town Boys' v. Ely National School. Littleport again won.

Concert at Cinema Hall by "Butterflies," in connection with Women's Guild

31--Planting of trees in Thoroughfare Yard

Annual Parish Meeting. Accounts for the year presented

APRIL, 1924.

1--Completion of Swimming Bath near Wisbech Road

6--Maunders "Olivet to Calvary" rendered at Evening Service at Parish Church

6-7--Mr. Fred Duxbury, Elocutionist, conducted services at Wesleyan Church.

7--Annual Meeting of Town Lands Charity

8--Repetition of Operetta "Princess Ju-Ju," by Town School Girls in aid of Swimming Bath

9--Whist Drive and Dance at Cinema Hall in connection with Football Club

Percy Dye, son of Mr. G. Dye, sails for Australia. His letters to his parents are not recommendations to other young men who intend going there to seek work

10--Annual Concert by members at Alexandra Institute

13--Stainer's "Crucifixion" sung at Parish Church

13--14--Christian Endeavour Services at Primitive Methodist Chapel

14--Miss Doris Cross, pupil of Miss E. Theobald, was successful in Examination in connection with Royal College of Music

15--Football-Town Schoolboys v. Wisbech Boys' School. Littleport won.

Sudden death or Mr. James Crabb, bricklayer, whilst at work

16--Comic Football Match--Butchers v. Tradesmen, in aid of Swimming Bath. Over £10 was realized

18--Good Friday. Football Match at Highfield

20--Littleport Town Band parades the town in aid of funds

21--Easter Monday. Littleport Schoolboys beat Ely National School boys in final for Luddington Cup

22--Easter Vestry and Church Council Meetings at Parish Room

Annual Meeting of Parish Council--Mr. Horace J. Martin re-elected chairman, and Mr. T. Peake, vice-chairman

23--Opening of Wembley Exhibition--Crowd hear King's speech from loud speaker at Miss Cheeseright's, Wellington Street

26--Littleport Cricket Club commences play for the season  Wesleyan Children collect £4 15s. for National Orphanage

!!! 27--Egg Service at Parish Church. 650 Eggs were sent to Addenbrooke's Hospital

Salvation Army--Visit of Cottenham Band to Littleport

29--Swimming Club--Officers appointed for ensuing year. Mr. Henry Mond was elected president

Mr. Horace Wm. Gillett, aged 26, formerly of St. Matthew's, died near Toronto, Canada

MAY, 1924.

5--Death of Mr. Tom Taylor, of Ten Mile Bank, an old soldier

7--Death of Mrs. Susannah Savage, aged 87, an old inhabitant

Sale of Property at "The Crown" Inn by Mr. H. G. Martin

Schoolboys' Football-Littleport v. Whittlesey--The former won

10--Cricket Match-Littleport v. Wilburton. Littleport won

14--Littleport Schoolboys win Isle of Ely Schoolboys' Cup, against March Senior Boys' at Ely

Meeting of Littleport Amalgamated Friendly Societies at Town Hall to elect officers for the year

Cricket--Littleport v. Prickwillow. The latter won

20--Death of Mr. Wm. Crabb Peacock, aged 92 years, one of Littleport's most well known and respected inhabitants

Tea at Town Boys' School given by Mr. J. Cross to schoolboy Footballers

Sudden death of a man named Albert G. Lay, at the Grange Convalescent Home

21--Opening of new Swimming Bath in Wisbech Road by Mrs. Luddington, of Wallington Hall

Success of Mr. H. J. Coote, of Littleport, at Oxford County and Northamptonshire Poultry Shows.

23--Funeral of Mr. William C. Peacock

24--Master Ray Atkins met with an unfortunate accident which caused partial loss of sight

Rainy weather stops cricket

26--Cricket at Highfield--Married v. Single. The former won

£6 10s. 3d. was locally collected for R.S.P.C.C.

28--Cricket at Highfield--Littleport v. Ten Mile Bank. The former won

Bowls-Littleport v. Haddenham. The latter won

29--Annual Meeting of Littleport Fishing Club at Black Horse Inn

31--Mr. Leslie Washington, of Littleport, married to Miss Winifred Francis, of Kensington, at St. George's Church, Kensington District Meeting at Littleport of Wisbech Branch of Ely Dioc. Assn. of Change Ringers

JUNE, 1924.

2---Town Lands Charity-Dr. F. G. Martin was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. W. C. Peacock Quarterly Circuit Meeting at Primitive Methodist Church

4---Concert by "Butterflies" at Cinema Hall

7--Cricket at Highfield-Littleport v. Ely City (A). Ely won

3--Primitive Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Accident to Miss Hicks on Ely Road. She was knocked down by a motor car. The accident was caused by a bee

9--Whit-Monday - Six-a-Side Football Contests at Highfield

Mr. Coote scores another success at the Essex County Poultry Show

10--Bowls at Haddenham. Littleport v. Haddenham. The latter won L.O.A.

Shepherds. Bro. Wm. Chapman of the Friend-in-Need Lodge was presented with a watch in recognition of 67 years faithful service as Secretary

11--Mr. Henry Mond, M.P., offers silver cup for Sports in connection with Littleport Horticultural and Foal Show Society

14--Cricket at Wilburton. Littleport v. Wilburton. The latter won

16--Mr. T. Mott's employees journey to Wembley by motor bus

18--Littleport Infant Welfare Members visit Hunstanton

Garden Party and Dance on lawn of Alexandra Institute

21--Cricket at Highfield. Littleport v. Prickwillow. The former won

22--St. Crispin's-Address on R.S.P.C.A, by Mr. Collingwood, F.R.G.S.

24--Fete at Ely Theological College Gardens in connection with Women's Institute

25--Annual Tea and Sports in Mr. T. Taylor's field, of Littleport Branch of Ely Co-operative Society

Circuit Rally at Primitive Methodist Church

27--Miss A. Peacock leaves Littleport to take up her residence to Cambridge Mothers' Union Festival at Vicarage Garden

28--Members of local Bakers' Association visit Great Yarmouth

Messrs. Hunt and Barrett, two well-known anglers, landed 4 stone of bream in 4 hours near Littleport Bridge

Tennis Tournament on various Courts, on behalf of Littleport Cricket Club, successfully arranged by Mr. A. Price

29--Mrs. Morgan resigns her post as Organist at Parish Church

Annual Children's Flower Service at Parish Church

30--Messrs. Barrett and Watson land another 4 stone of bream in similar time

Vital Statistics--Littleport Sub. District: Quarter ending, June 30th. No deaths recorded of infants under one year. 12 deaths occurred, with a total of 849 years, and an average of over 70 years

JULY, 1924.

!!! 1--Hay taken up by whirlwind near Ely and dropped on the Cathedral and streets near by

Trip to Hunstanton by Scholars of Black Horse Drove Sunday School

Bowls at Upwell-Littleport v. Upwell. The latter won

Serious accident to Mr. James Pope, employed at Gasworks. Heavy iron plate fell on his legs causing compound fracture.

2--Poultry successes by Mr. Coote at Royal Shows at Leicester and Norfolk

Gotobed and Son's employees journey to Wembley. Mr. Gotobed bearing all the expenses of the day

5--Cricket-Littleport beat Lakenheath at the latter place

Tennis-Littleport Teachers v. Downham Market. The latter won

6--Anniversary Services at Wesleyan Church Littleport Town Band visits Shippea Hill

9--Southery Athletic Sports

Fete at St. Matthew's, Littleport, in aid of New Organ Fund Excursion of Wesleyan Sunday School Children to Hunstanton

Bowls at Littleport--Ely v. Littleport. The latter won

10--Littleport United Sunday School Children train to Hunstanton for their annual treat

11--Accident at S. John Little Ouse to Mr. Sidney Fuller who was seriously injured by truck falling on him. Death resulted later.

12--Swimming tests for Membership Badges and proficiency were, held at the Bath, Wisbech Road. Miss Phyllis Harwood was the winner of Mr. Fendick's medal

13--Salvation Army S.S. Anniversary

The Rev. J. W. Whitaker, new Circuit Minister, preaches at Primitive Methodist Church

14--Misses Phyllis Harle, Bertha Rowell, Jocelyn Wilson and Edna Harrison, pupils of Miss Theobald, score successes at Trinity College Musical Exam.

Harry Brown, aged 12, of Ten Mile Bank, badly kicked by a horse

Demonstration at Constitutional Hall of string mat making by Mrs Crouch of Ely. in connection with Women's Institute

16--Town School Children in charge of Mr. H. Barlow and Miss Cheek visit Wembley Exhibition. The journey was made by train

The Bishop of Ely (The Right Rev. L. J. White Thomson, D.D) introduced to parishioners on the Vicarage lawn Annual Outing of Mrs. H. G. Martin's Bible Class to Hunstanton

17--Salvation Army adults and children journey to Hunstanton

17--Resignation through ill-health of Mr. Wm. C. Barber as Honorary Secretary of Littleport Working Men's Club arid Institute, a post which he had held continuously for 21 years

19--Flag Day in connection with Hospital Fund

20--St. Crispin's-Unveiling by Mr. J. L. Luddington of Memorial Tablet to memory of the late Rev. S. E. Perry the founder

Through the kindness of the Rev. N. W. Shelton, the Rev. F. E. Rogers, our late Vicar, stayed at the Vicarage for the week-end, and took part in the Services at Church

!!! 21--For the first time in history Littleport residents are able to obtain pure water from an organised Supply - by means of the Ely Rural District Water Scheme

22--Sale by Mr. H. G. Martin of House and Farm. Premises occupied by Mr.H. P. Peacock

Cricket--Medical Muddlers v. Littleport C. C. The former won

!!! Littleport inhabitants get their first supply of water from the new mains

23--Bowls-Littleport v. Ely, at Ely. The latter won

25--First day of Littleport Feast

Dance at Cinema Hall in connection with Town Band

26--Littleport Horticultural and Flower Show. President, Mr. T. Peake. Show quite up to usual good form. Over £200 taken at gate

!!! 27--Littleport Hospital Sunday. Good weather prevailed, and good collections made. For the first time in Littleport the speeches were rendered by Voice Amplifiers

28--Annual Water Sports near Sandhill Bridge. Sports spoilt by wet weather. C. P. Hampkins won the challenge cup Prize Drawing in connection with Hospital Sunday Fund. Mr. J. Youngs won the heifer, and Mr. J. E. Kerridge the gelt Last day of Littleport Feast

30--Soham Grammar School.-Two local lads B. L. Harwood and G.W. F V Tabeart, passed the Senior Cambridge Local Examination with ' honours' (the former gaining distinction in history and chemistry; and the latter in history alone).

AUGUST, 1924.

2--Bowls Tournament-W. Register was the winner, defeating Mr. A. West 15-5 in the final. 22 players entered

Return Cricket Match. Littleport v. Lakenheath. The former won

3--Two weeks mission (conducted by Mr. Rose) commences at Black Horse Drove Chapel

4--Bank Holiday.-Prickwillow and Ely Sports

4--Westlands School children visit Hunstanton

Littleport Town School Boys win gold medals in relay race, open to all Elementary Schools in the County

Anglers at Littleport reaping a rich harvest. Fish in plenty

7--The Rev. N. W. Shelton presents a Shield for competition amongst the Elementary Schools of the Isle of Ely, for singing

8--Sports at Swimming Bath for boys and girls under 15. Mr. Fendick's medal was won by Phyllis Harwood. There was also an amusing exhibition of swimming by the instructor, Mr. J. Harwood

9--Tennis Tournament on Vicarage Lawn in connection with Church Fete. Mr. C. Goddard and Miss Sylvia Peacock were the victors

10--First Hospital Sunday Parade at Black Horse Drove on record

12--Fete in Mr. Peacock's paddock in aid of Church Funds. Upset by rainstorm

13--Garden party in Mr. F. Morton's field in connection with Littleport Women's Institute

!!! 14--Hundreds of fish found floating in the River Ouse through poisonous matter getting into the water

15--Postponed Church Fete held with successful result. Over £16 was realised

Second Anniversary of Child Welfare Centre at Littleport

Death of Mr. T. Purdy, a well-known local builder

!!! 18--New Water Cart installed at Littleport. Tank coloured green and the wheels red. Some people might call this "neat but not gaudy"

19--Mr. J. Turner, of Hilgay fen, and Sidney Howe, of Mildenhall Road exhibit some good specimens of straw-plaiting in a well-known shop window

!!! 20--New Water Tower completed.

Members and friends hold an enjoyable gathering in the Gardens of the Alexandra Institute

23--£5 3s. 6d. collected at Hope Bros, factory for Addenbrooke's Hospital

24--Cambridge Salvation Army Band visits Littleport

25--The yield of corn in the district is quite up to the average

Mr. A. J Cox, for past 19 years chief goods clerk at Littleport, succeeds Mr. W. Fisk as Stationmaster.

26--British Empire Circus visits Littleport

27--Mr. Wm. C. Peacock, who died May 20th, left gross estate of £40,419 10s. 4d. with net personality of £12,608 13s. 5d.

28--Good fishing at Littleport. Large quantity of bream caught

On June 2nd a Brass Memorial Tablet in the Primitive Methodist church was dedicated to the memory of the late Mr. Geo. Washington. This was subscribed to by members throughout the circuit

SEPTEMBER, 1924.

l--On the majority of farms birds and game are plentiful this year

3--Social evening at Cafe Marguerite

3--Among the list of names passing the Cambridge Senior Local Examination are Winnie Pilkington, Doris Bell and Gladys Willet, all students of Ely High School

10--Performance by Littleport Co-operative Guild Butterfly Party at Cinema Hall

!!! 13--Fire on premises occupied by Mr. P. Palmer, butcher, in Main Street. For the first time in history of Littleport the fire was extinguished by water obtained from a hydrant connected with the new water supply

15--Two fires destroying property occurred on this night—one at Ely and the other at Prickwillow

17--Littleport Women's Institute give Church Choir trip to Wembley

Death of Mrs. Wm. Salmons, aged 83, an old inhabitant

19--After eight years of illness Miss K. Wilson died at Hitches Street

21--Harvest Thanksgiving Services at Salvation Army Citadel Harvest Festival Services at Primitive Methodist Church

24--Fishing Match at Littleport for Challenge Cup. Mr. J. Watson was the winner. The largest catch was a roach, 5 1/2 ozs. 12 competed

Littleport Women's Institute gave a Tea and Concert at Constitutional Hall to Old Age Pensioners of the parish. About 70 were presented

25 & 26--The last member of a well-known Littleport family, Mr Johnson Little, of Westlands, was the recipient of a presentation from parishioners and employees at S. Matthew's. Mr. Little is taking up his residence in Cambridge

28---Littleport Wesleyan Church-Harvest Festival Harvest Thanksgiving Services at S. Matthew's

29--Mr. Bert Washington elected as Parish Councillor

OCTOBER, 1924.

1--Harvest Festival Services at the Parish Church

4--Harvest Festival Services at the Parish Church

5--Opening P.S.A. Services of the season at Primitive Methodist Church

6--Ely Co-operative Society declare dividend of 9d. in the £ on purchases

8--Lecture at Wesleyan Chapel on "The Methodist Tune Book," by the Rev. A. Fretwell

Whist Drive and Dance in connection with Constitutional Club

9--The total result of the effort of the Littleport Amalgamated Friendly Societies' Hospital Sunday Committee amounted to about £300, including gifts in kind sent direct to Hospital

11--Fishing Match at Littleport. The swift current of the tide destroyed all sport

Death of Mr. Arthur M. Cheeseright, a well-known Littleport trades man

12--Harvest Festival Services at S. Crispin's

13--Cookery Demonstrations at Constitutional Hall in connection with Women's Institute

Good Fishing at Littleport. Large catches were made

!!! Recommendations from Parish Council to County Council for new Suspension Bridge at Welney

14--Annual Tea and Party at Alexandra Institute

15--First Whist Drive and Dance of the season at S. Matthew's

Jumble Sale at Constitutional Hall in aid of Hospital funds

18--Death of Mrs. Ann Crabb, an old inhabitant, aged 87

21--Fatal accident. Mr. Robert Powell, who fell from his bicycle, and was crushed by a passing traction engine

Death of Mr Henry Hopkins, aged 76, a well-known inhabitant, and for 53 years employed on the Great Eastern Railway

22--Mr. William Chapman, Littleport's veteran bellringer passes away at Cambridge, aged 89.

28--Accident to Mr. E. E. Barrow, who slipped into the Black Lake drain whilst crossing on a plank with his bicycle

26--Death of Mr. Joseph Jackson, of Littleport Bridge

!!! 27--Two Mangolds, together weighing 4 stone 12 lbs., and grown by Mr. J. W. Kerridge, on view in Mr. Wright's window

29--St Matthew's Institute opened for the season. Presentation of cloak to Mrs. Gilbert for her good work among the children.

NOVEMBER, 1924.

4--Whist Drive and Dance at St. Matthew's

Badminton-Littleport v. Cambridge, at Cambridge. The latter won

5--Diamond Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George Canham, of Victoria Street

Lecture on Gloucester Cathedral by the Rev. N. W. Shelton at Cinema Hall

6--Death of Miss Rebecca Seeker

7--Appointment by the Bishop of Ely of the Rev. F. Halliwell, of Rapid City Ruperts Land, Manitoba, as Vicar of Little Ouse

9--Special Services at Parish Church to celebrate the Armistice

11--Armistice Day

12--Whist Drive and Dance at Cinema Hall, in connection with Womens Co-operative Guild.

13--AnnualMeeting of Littleport Horticultural and Foal Show Society

14--Funeral of Mrs Sidney Cook.

15--Poppy Day at Littleport in aid of British Legion Unity Relief Fund.

17--House-to-house collection for Barnardo boys realises £9 9s. 9d.

19--Concert at Cinema Hall in aid of Church Funds

!!! 20--Allotment of new Council Houses in Wisbech Road to tenants

21--Diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. Everett, of Feltwell

Retirement of Mr. H. H. Verdon from the teaching staff of the Town Boys' School.

23--Sacred Concert at Cinema Hall by Town Band

26--Dinner at Constitutional Hall to celebrate the return of Sir Hugh, Lucas-Tooth, Bart, as Conservative member for the Isle of Ely

27--Social Entertainment at St. Matthew's Institute

DECEMBER, 1924.

1--Meeting of Town Lands Charity Trustees. The "Mary Cather Bequest" of £250 was announced at the meeting. The interest on this bequest is to be distributed annually at the rate of 4s. per week each to the most deserving persons in Littleport

2--Missionary Play and Tea at the Parish Room

3--Mr. A. Silcock entertains waiters at previous dinner to a Supper at "The Crown"

!!! 3-15--Aeroplane Flights from Mr. Tann's field over Littleport at a charge of 5s. each person. This is the first occurrence of its kind at Littleport

5--Mr. Lionel Pope accidentally crushed some of his fingers in a Milling Machine

Annual Meeting at Infants' School of Town Band

7--Rev T. Thompson pays a visit to the Primitive Methodist Chapel

8--Women's Institute-Social Evening and Election of Officers

10--Inspection of Girl Guides and Brownies at Constitutional Hall

11--Whist Drive at S. Matthew's Institute

14--Wind-up of Aeroplane visit to Littleport by performance of flying and thrills

15--Presentation by School children to Rev. H. J. Hall on his retirement as Vicar of S. John, Little Ouse

Lecture by Mr. W. G. Kent at Boys' School on "How to choose fruit trees for orchard or garden"

15&16--Lecture at Independent Chapel on "The Life of Archibald E Brown," by his son, the Rev. A. Douglas Brown.