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Co-operation Programme We have a programme too—one that embraces the welfare of the people of this land as Her Majesty embraces their hearts. We seek to serve you; your membership is not only in a shop, or a Society, but in an Idea — the idea that each may co-operate for the benefit of all. So when you join your Co-operative Society you will find, besides receiving the benefits of a modern store, that you are participating in a partnership, that you are a Shareholder, that you draw a Dividend. You will find when your Society's sales rise that you benefit, you will find services available to you, facilities open to you, that are normally not found elsewhere. You will, more than ever before, find yourself a member of the community. Rushden Co-operative Society Limited A Coronation Message from the Chairman & Vice-Chairman of the Rushden Coronation Celebrations Committee 'This year', on June 2nd, Our Gracious Queen will be crowned with with all the splendour and pomp of traditional pageantry in Westminster Abbey. Throughout the British Commonwealth of Nations there will be rejoicing and celebrations on Coronation Day. Only a privileged few will be able to see the actual ceremony in Westminster Abbey, so we, in common with millions of Her Majesty's subjects, will desire to celebrate the occasion with our own folk in our own town. The Rushden Coronation Committee has made arrangements for a series of events to commemorate the day, details of which will be found in this programme. We commend to you these preparations as a fitting, joyous and dignified way of expressing your loyalty to Her Majesty. Our minds and hearts will be filled with devotion and loyalty for our beautiful and gracious young Sovereign as Her Majesty solemnly dedicates herself to a life of service as the anointed head of the British Commonwealth of Nations. We are on the threshold of a new era and our fervent hope is that her reign, in service, inspiration and enthusiasm, may equal the glory and high adventure of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Chairman. A. A. Allebone, Vice-Chairman. Rushden Coronation Celebrations The celebrations have been organised by the following Committees, which were appointed at a public meeting and comprise representatives of the Urban District Council and the various organisations of the town :
The various Committees desire to express their very grateful thanks to all individuals and organisations who have assisted in any way in connection with the preparations for the celebrations. Rushden and Higham Ferrers Chamber of Trade A Coronation Message In common with all the townspeople of Rushden and Higham Ferrers, the shop-keepers offer their loyal greetings to our Queen on her Coronation.
On this joyful yet solemn occasion our Queen dedicates herself to the service of her people. In their own degree, your local tradesmen pledge themselves to serve you in their several ways both faithfully and well. Their skill and knowledge is devoted to offering their customers the widest possible variety of all kinds of merchandise, selected from the markets of Great Britain and the Commonwealth. To the art of serving their customers with the goods they need at the time they want them, your private traders bring years of experience of local folk and their requirements. They know your individual preferences; they give you friendly and cheerful service. Trust them with your continued patronage, they will be proud and happy to serve you in the future as well as they have done in the past. Eric Roe, TUESDAY, 19th MAY. Rushden and District Schools Music Festival at the Windmill Hall, at 7 p.m. Conductor : Mr. Stanley Thorne. Solo Artiste : Miss Janet Maddison, L.R.A.M. (Admission by programme, obtainable through local schools). SUNDAY, 31st MAY. United Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication in Rushden Hall Grounds, at 3.30 p.m. To be conducted by the Rector (the Rev. E. A. Green), supported by the Revs. E. T. Hughes, A. S. Arnold, G. Bellamy, G. N. Shaw and G. M. Calder, and Senior Major R. Murray (Salvation Army). Address by the Rev. C. F. Guy. Singing led by the United Choirs of the Churches. PARADE to assemble in Rectory Road at 3 p.m. (If wet the service will be held in St. Mary's Church, Park Road Baptist Church, and Park Road Methodist Church)
TUESDAY, 2nd JUNE. The bells of St. Mary's Church will ring a peal of Welcome. Carnival Procession will leave Spencer Park at 2 p.rn. and proceed to the Hall Grounds. Sports and Entertainments at the Hall Grounds, followed by a Torchlight Procession The proceedings will conclude with a Grand Display of Fireworks in Spencer Park, at 10.45 p.m. Coronation Souvenirs All schoolchildren are to receive souvenir books presented by the Education Authority. The local Committee have arranged for children under school age to receive Coronation Souvenir Spoons. The distribution will be made at the Welfare Centre (Queen Street Schoolroom) between 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. on "God Save The Queen . . . THURSDAY, 4th JUNE Luncheon and Entertainment
SUNDAY, 7th JUNE United Youth Service in Rushden Hall Grounds, at 2.45 p.m. Conducted by the Rev. A. S. Arnold; address by the Rev. E. T. Hughes. PARADE to assemble at 2.15 p.m. in Rectory Road. Younger children will assemble at the car park in High Street South. Decorations and Street Parties Throughout the period of the Celebrations, the decorations will include an archway of Tudor design across High Street (near Newton Road). Lamp standards in High Street will be decorated with bunting and flower baskets, and St. Mary's Church, the War Memorial and Rushden Hall will be floodlit at night. It is hoped that householders and occupiers of business premises will add to the gaiety of the occasion by decorating their premises.
Many street groups will be holding private parties and other celebrations during the week. Street decorations will be judged on Monday, 1st June for the award of a prize, presented by Councillor A. A. Allebone, for the best decorated street. Notice of entries for judging should be sent to Mr. H. G. Brisley, 9, Lime Street, not later than Saturday, 30th May. Preliminary announcement Rushden Operatic Society will present "Merrie England" at the Ritz Cinema, from the 26th to 31st October. . . . "Long May She Reign" Coronation Sports and Entertainment at Rushden Hall Grounds To commence at 3.30p.m.
Sports Programme
All competitors must proceed (when called) to the marshalling enclosure, marked by a YELLOW Flag.
Prizes will be presented by the Chairman of the Council at the Bandstand immediately following event No. 36.
Refreshments will be on sale throughout the afternoon. Rushden Hall—The Centre of The Festivities This house was probably erected in about the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603), although it may incorporate some parts of an earlier structure. It was restored for the enjoyment of future generations in the first year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-53). Entertainments (from 3.30 p.m. until dusk) from the Platform in the Hall Grounds.
Coronation Parade and Carnival Procession
Parade Route Washbrook Road; Wellingborough Road; Station Road; High Street; High Street South. (Those on foot will enter the Hall Grounds by the main entrance in High Street South; vehicles will enter by the Wymington Road entrance) On arrival at the Hall Grounds, the competitors in the Carnival Procession will assemble around the Bandstand for the Presentation of Prizes by Mrs. A. A. Allebone. Following the presentation of the prizes, it is hoped that competitors will visit Rushden House Sanatorium for the benefit of the patients. In addition to the Carnival Procession, the following will take part in the Parade : Members and officials of the Urban District Council. (Members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade and Nursing Sisters will be on duty on the route of the Parade). The Carnival Procession Group Marshals: Members of the Rushden Round Table. Judges' Marshals: Members of the Rushden Rotary Club.
A Coronation Message from Rushden Ministers’ Fellowship At the Queen's first Privy Council after her accession she said: "I shall always work as my father did throughout his reign, to uphold constitutional government, and to advance the happiness and prosperity of my peoples, spread as they are all the world over. I know that in my resolve to follow his shining example of service and devotion, I shall be inspired by the loyalty and affection of those whose Queen I have been called to be, and by the Counsel of their elected parliaments. I pray that God will help me to discharge worthily this heavy task "that has been laid upon me so early in my life". A noble utterance, and a prayer that we may all well re-echo, and on Coronation Day, the day of the Queen's crowning and her anointing, we are called as a nation, and as a commonwealth of peoples, to join in an act of dedication, as she has dedicated her life to the service of God, and her people. Coronation Sunday will be preparatory to this, and will provide the opportunity for all to join in an act of corporate worship and dedication, for if the Queen is to discharge her heavy task, she must have a praying people behind her. In a democracy such as purs, we share the great privilege, but we must also share the heavy responsibilities. Each for all and all for each, and there is a truth in the wartime slogan apposite to the present moment, "It all depends on me, and I depend on God". To acknowledge and act up to this, is the best contribution we can make in preparation for the Coronation and to support our Young Queen as she is crowned for the service of her people. This, too, will add meaning to the prayer we all pray in the National Anthem, "God Save Our Gracious Queen". On behalf of the Ministers' Fellowship. Edwin A. Green, Rector. |
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