The Bucks Standard July 7th 1923

Village Nursing Association. The Hanslope and Castlethorpe Nursing Association, an organisation which has proved of the greatest value to residents in the two parishes, has no better friends than Lieut-General Sir Arthur Holland, K.C.B., G.C.M.G., M.V.O., D.S.O., and Lady Holland and this was proved beyond doubt on Saturday last when they gave the use of their delightful grounds at Hanslope Lodge for the sixth annual fete to raise funds to enable the association to carry on its mission of mercy successfully and unembarrassed by financial difficulties. Though there many other attractions in the neighbouring parishes on the same afternoon the fete was splendidly supported, and the villagers and the public from outside were privileged to spend a most enjoyable holiday in charming surroundings. Both Sir Arthur and Lady Holland not only gave their experienced advice in the details of organisation but on the day they were indefatigable workers, whilst the assistance given by Miss Holland was of the highest value to the committee. Lady Holland opened the fete in a happy little speech. She eulogised the valuable work of the Nursing Association and said she had had the experience of requiring the services of the nurse, who she found to be capable, efficient, and very kind. Having pointed out that the nurse was kept only through funds they raised by voluntary effort, her Ladyship expressed her thanks to the many helpers for gifts and sums of money. Stalls, ranged round the gardens and amongst the trees, were as follows: Sweets and ices, Mrs. Tompkins, Mrs. Vaughan, and Mrs. H. Beasley; fancy stall, Lady Holland and Miss Tarry (Wolverton); houp-la, Mrs. Jos. Whiting and Mrs. Short jun. (Newport Pagnell); jumble stall, Miss Crick, Mrs. Willingham; produce stall, Mrs. Branson; flower stall, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Rutter; wishing well, Lady Holland and Miss Fletcher; refreshments, Mesdames Beasley, Rawlinson, Evans, F. Clarke, J. Marsh, Mills, Woodedge, Parker; bowling competition for a pig was given by Mr. Joe Whiting, Mr. W. J. Willingham and Mr. Rawlinson; clock golf, Mr. Marsh, Mr. Willingham, sen.; skittles, Mr. Jack Evans, Mr. F. Mills; happy Benny, Mr. Maltby. Miss M. Tompkins organised various competitions. Mrs. Oliver’s Merry and Bright Concert Party from Wolverton (under the direction of Mrs. H. E. Baker) gave concerts in the rose garden afternoon and evening; the Hanslope Band was in attendance; and also played for dancing. Mr. H. H. Middleton was M.C. for a whist drive, the prizes for which were won by Mr. J. Cole, of Wolverton, and Mrs. E. Harrison. Children’s sports on the lawn were organised by Lady Holland.