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Y.M.C.A. Gala at Stoke
Indifferent weather earlier did not prevent a large crowd from attending this year's Stoke Y.M.C.A. gala at Isel Park. Distinguished visitors to the gala were Colonel and Mrs Lawrence Higgins. Colonel Higgins opened the gala and Mrs Higgins judged the decorated bicycles and prams, after which both were mobbed by youngsters eager to accept the Colonel's request to meet the young people.
Christine Andeews with her first prize decorated pram
Mr R. McLennan, chairman of Stoke Y.M. committee, introduced Col. and Mrs Higgins to the crowd
Col. Higgins, in full uniform, and Mrs Higgins, meet the youngsters
Gym displays
Snagged lines at the fishing pool
Ian Forbes and barker Basil Dalefield (that's him in the natty suiting) had plenty of customers at their stall