Stanford Rivers and Greensted.
The parishes of Stanford Rivers and Greensted were united for the purpose of celebrating the Coronation. The proceedings commenced with a service at Stanford Rivers Church at noon, the officiating clergy being the Revd, J.I. Thomas, rector of Stanford Rivers and the Revd. A.G.B. Atkinson, rector of Greensted. During the afternoon sports were held, and at 3.30pm the scvhool children were entertained to tea, followed an hour later by a tea for adults. The inmates of the Stanford Rivers workhouse were among the guests at the children’s tea. The Roding Valley Brass Band, conducted by Mr. F. Page, took part in the church service, and also played in the evening. The chief officials were :- Chairman of Committee, the Revd. J.I. Thomas; hon. Secretay, Mr. G.A. Howgate, Schoolhouse; hon. Treasurer, Mr. R. Waltham. The subscription list was headed by Sir. Drummond Cunliffe Smith with £10.
Stapleford Tawney
Today, Friday, these villages will coronate. Stapleford Tawney and Theydon Mount, combining their festivities. All the residents will be entertained to a high tea and other refreshments at Great Tawney Hall. Sports will take place. Mr John Miller is chairman of the committee, and Mr. R. P. Scott, secretary. About 400 will be entertained, and Coronation mugs will be presented. Sir Drummond Cunliffe Smith, Lady Cunliffe Smith, Revd. L. N. Prance, and Mr. C. Hunter have taken a great interest in the arrangements, and Miss Prance will distribute the prizes won at the sports.
Essex County Chronicle, Friday June 23, 1911