An original opening to the pageant was provided by about twenty of the younger scholars begging for a story to be told to them by an older girl, Jane Pender. When asked what story they will have, the reply is “Tell us about Fernhill Manor in the Olden Days,” … (continues) … The audience was as surprised as Dame Alice when the last heir was produced by them at the end of their act, concealed in a large wine cask. For like Sir John, everyone had begun to fear that he had been killed by a wild boar in Long Meadow! The characters were as follows: Richard, R. Fothergill: nurse, E. Carey; pages S. Rait, M. Elliott and M. Pinsent, Matilda, C. Budgen … [Photograph] … (continues) … The Prize List: The following is a list of the prize-winners: … (includes) … Scripture – M. Cooper (Senior); M. Pinsent (Junior).
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