Summit Boot Works
The employees of Mr Horace Wright, the proprietor of the Summit Boot Works, Rushden, enjoyed a social evening at the Co-operative Hall on Friday last, personal friends being also numbered among the guests. The attendance was about 200, and but for illness the company would have been larger. Mr Wright’s wife and daughters were among those who were unable to be present. The programme was based upon a list of no fewer than 18 “sugeested items”, and from 7.15 to one a.m. the mode of entertainment varied frequently. Reg Clayton and his band played for dances and games, in some of which prizes were given. A lightening whist drive occupied three-quarters of an hour, after which refreshments were served. At this juncture carnival effects were introduced and the hunt began for “suspected persons”—and amusing mystery competition. Musical mat, musical parcels and a “grand march” were all popular events. All the prizes were given by Mr Horace Wright, who acted as M.C. for the competitions. The other M.C.s were Mr Bert Wright for dancing and Mr W Smith for whist.