Following on from the previous post about the Opening of Lundin Bowling Club, a dip into the newspaper archives provides an insight to some events at the Club over the years. For example, in 1908 a two-day bazaar was held to raise funds. This event took place at Lundin Mill Public School on Crescent Road which was "tastefully decorated for the occasion", according to the Courier on the 25th of July. The opening ceremony of the bazaar drew a large crowd and the guest of honour was Colonel Sprot of Stravithie. The Courier described how...
"There was a large and excellent array of artistic and useful articles, which met a ready sale. A marquee was erected in the playground, in which refreshments were served......Colonel Sprot, in a brief speech, said he had a good record for opening bazaars. In the old city of St Andrews he had opened a bazaar which was an annual one, and resulted in the largest amount that had ever been drawn. He hoped those present would help to keep up his good reputation, and by way of good example he would make a purchase at every stall. (Laughter and applause.)"
"There was a large and excellent array of artistic and useful articles, which met a ready sale. A marquee was erected in the playground, in which refreshments were served......Colonel Sprot, in a brief speech, said he had a good record for opening bazaars. In the old city of St Andrews he had opened a bazaar which was an annual one, and resulted in the largest amount that had ever been drawn. He hoped those present would help to keep up his good reputation, and by way of good example he would make a purchase at every stall. (Laughter and applause.)"
Colonel Sprot became known as Sir Alexander Sprot (1853-1929), a soldier and politician, who was knighted in 1917. In 1918, Sprot unseated ex-Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith to become MP for the East Fife constituency.
Anyway, his reputation for bringing good fortune to bazaars held true, as the Evening Telegraph of 28 July reported that the event had raised around £300 (a huge sum for 1908). The newspaper also noted that there were plans to sell left over articles at a supplementary sale in August.
Anyway, his reputation for bringing good fortune to bazaars held true, as the Evening Telegraph of 28 July reported that the event had raised around £300 (a huge sum for 1908). The newspaper also noted that there were plans to sell left over articles at a supplementary sale in August.
Summer visitors once played an important role at the Club. Newspaper articles often referred to how the Club had to ensure quick progress through its competitions before the green became congested with tourists. For example, the Evening Telegraph on 2 July 1929 stated...
"Lundin Links "boolers" are well advanced with their competitions for the various trophies, which are hurrying on, as the green is generally overtaxed during July and August by the visitors."
The visitors were a welcome arrival though and they would do their bit to organise events and raise money for local causes.
"Lundin Links "boolers" are well advanced with their competitions for the various trophies, which are hurrying on, as the green is generally overtaxed during July and August by the visitors."
The visitors were a welcome arrival though and they would do their bit to organise events and raise money for local causes.
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