Tunbridge Wells News: … … St. Augustine’s School: Christmas festivities were evident at St. Augustine’s School on Wednesday, when the children presented a varied programme of songs, plays, recitations and carols. Among the invited guests were Father Boniface, Father Oliver, Father Jones, Mrs. Bohane, Mrs. Pinsent, Mrs. Kling, Miss White, Mrs. Furness, Mr. Staples, Miss Wilmshurst … … Following the concert, the children were entertained to tea in the Guild Room by Father Boniface and afterwards enjoyed an entertainment of conjuring and vetriloquial items. The surprise of the evening was a giant Christmas tree laden with gifts which were distributed to the children. The evening closed with the distribution of fruit and sweets to each child. …
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GRO0281 Devonport: Ethel Mary Philomena Whitelaw: 1869 – 1955