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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1932.

Strange Tradition Of Sussex Fires

Celebration At Lewes Generations Old

IMMENSE ENTHUSIASM

the recipient of the Thanks Badge Britain has many places where Prayers are said. One after from the Association on Saturday old customs are observed, and another the separate proces→ afternoon. The presentation was where tradition still lingers by sions of the six societies come to made by the Rev. G. T.. Waldegrave the roadside of progress. But the focal point, and from here: (Commissioner), in the presence of if you came to Lewes, the an-stream away, a river of flaming a large gathering of Scouters and cient county town of Sussex, 50 torches, to parade the ancient Scouts in the hall of the V.R.G..miles from London, in the first and castle-shadowed streets of the conclusion of the swimming week of November, you would not Lewes until midnight and even sports.

use the world linger in connec- later. The Commissioner spoke in augotion with the vigorous panorama Ench Society has its own bon- listio terms of the General's con of the past which moves through fire in the immediate neigh- nection with both the Boy Scouts

and bourhood of the town, and usual-

"Lewes. Rouser."

nur Girl. Guides movements here. the old town's narrow The Scouts, would long remember mediaeval ways on the night of ly on the slopes of the Downs, law and order forbidding the the afternoon they spent on Empire "The Fifth."

It may be that in some parts great combined fire which in the Day this year at Flagstaff House. whee H.E. was host to nearly 800 of Britain the commemoration old days was lit in the centre of boya Mr. Waldegrave referred to of the escape of King James's the High Street. It is at these the Genera as ajolly good Parliament from the gunpowder bonfires that the effigies are friend, and anid he would be great. of Guy Fawkes and his confede burnt; and here, too, the "Lord ly missed when he left the Colony rates has died down and amoul. Bishop of Lewes," attended by: The President of the local Anso-ders only in back garden fire his "clergy, makes his annual ciation (Hon. Dr. Kotowall); eu-work displays. But Lewes has and fiery oration admonishing dored the Commissioner's remarks. a longer memory, and if that and condemning not only “Guy

Friend of Movement.

memory is a little confused in Fawkes but any "guy" of the Dr. Kotewall said: Your Ex. its dates so that it leads the moment, from foreign potentates "Bonfire Boys" to confuse the to those whom he may consider cellency, Mr. Waldegrave, ladies and gentlemen.-This Thanks Badge issue with the burning of the to be the grandmotherly legis which we have the honour to pre-Protestant Martyrs in the reign lators at home in Britain.... sent to His Excellency the General, of Mary, what does it signify so is intended as a mark of our deep that the torches burn brightly

It is at the bonfires that that appreciation of what he has done and the tar barrels and bonfires for the Boy Scouts in particular, throw out a goodly glow into the most appalling of all pyrotechnic creations the redoubtable and for the youth of the Colony Downland night?

"Lewes Rouser"-makes its ap When I use the term It is hoped, if any such scheme generally,

These extraordinary bonfire

pearance an appearance which is contemplated, that no finality Boy Scouts I include, of course, celebrations in the little town in the Lewes Watch Committee has our sister organisation, the Girl the hills have waxed and

prudently decided is all to has been reached as yet. Call- Guides, in whom His Excellency waned like their own exuberant for the streets of the ing for tenders will not commit has shown an equally keen personal fires, yet they have never town.

out since the the Government to accept any concern, as was evidenced by the entirely died

To call the "Lewes Rouser" a function yesterday when the time when Guy Fawkes prepar-" offer and it is very probable that Sandilands Hut for Girl Guides was ed to fire his train in the vaults quib or a cracker would be puerile. It is a concentrated it would be found, from the as-opened.

of the House in 1605, says "Com-volcanic eruption endowed with. Seldom does. a Budget receive

** These manifestations of Hising Events."...

a fiendish facility for finding any as happy a reception as that ac-pects of efficiency, speed and

Excellency's personal regard for the That they were in full volcanic corded the Colony's Budget for cost, that an outside contractor Boy Scouts and Girl Guides move blast throughout the nineteenth exposed portion of the flesh of incautious onlookers, and with a 1982, and consequently public in- could best carry out the work. ment are merely reflections of his century is shown by the old pro-speed and agility of movement terest in the Debate last Thurs-The latest advice is that the en- general kindness and interest in the grammes, banners, and other re- day was not as keen as when con-gineer will arrive in the Colony youth of the Colony; so much so lies treasured in the archives of that would shame forked light- ning Lewes residents know that while le remains the Colony's the Lewes Bonfire Societies. - tentious matters cause contro- on November 17, and residents most notable bachelor The yet can

their own "Rouser, and watch There are six of these So him through wired spectacles versy. Nevertheless the sug- will be relieved at the prospect claim to possess one of the largest cieties, each with its own Pre- and in "scare-crow" clothes gestions contributed by the Un- of a prompt commencement on families, for the youngsters all look sident and Committee, and they You cannot buy a real "Lewes. to him as a benevolent foster father work unceasingly throughout Rouser"; he is the Bonfire official Members were most in-this most vital work.

It is a pity that His Excellency is teresting and residents are satis- While official sympathy was not married, for his love of children the year in gathering funds and Boys" familiar and his in- gredients are secret and terrible.. Renewed Fierceness,

It cannot be said that this. fied that the Colony's welfare is expressed with the proposal for and his keen sense of humour should in' preparations" for "the day." being well safeguarded. The the establishment of air services

That the fires were damped annual furore of. flames and fire- general tone of the speeches was in the Colony the impression was

down during the Great War was works meets with the unquali only to be expected, but they fied approval of the authorities. approval of "the Government's left that the Government is not Inpresenting His Excellency have flared up again with renew But old customs are too deep programme and the Unofficials oyer enthusiastic "concerning the with this Thanks Badge we pay a ed fierceness since then. True, rooted to heed mere official naturally concurred with the project and that the expense in- tribute to his fine qualities, express there is no longer any religious frowns, and now, as heretofore, selection of the Public Works to volved is deterring the adminis- thanks for his invaluable aid, and bitterness in this saturnalia of the Presidents and Patrons of the be commenced this year. Many tration from proceeding with any with a noble man and a good friend." the Downs; indeed, only one of Societies are as often as not a the six Bonfire Societies in a Lord of the Manor, a distinguish- excellent proposals were advanc further commitment at a time (Applause).

proud and persistent Protest-ed citizen, or even the Sheriff or ed and it is hoped that the when caution is the predominat-

antism still commits its papal Deputy Sheriff of the county authorities will keep them in ing note.. But the Colony has Replying, Major-Gen. Sandilands effigy to the flames. Yet save himself.

expressed his gratitude, for the for his chief character, the That there were times when mind. One of the most practi- lagged sadly in aviation and any honour paid him and gratification star performers in the cast are "Authority" tried to stamp out cal was the point raised by Sir further hesitation would be de for the friendships made. It was much as they have always been, the fires is shown in the annals 1838 there Henry Pollock that the 6 per cent. plorable. Caution would amount entirely an unexpected gift. There and Guy Fawkes himself still of the Societies. Public Works Loan could be con- to stagnation which would prove were occasions, he said, when he plays lead supported by as good was a fearsome riot owing to a felt he might have done more for ly a company of notorieties as concerted attempt to suppress verted. It is probable that this detrimental to the Colony's the Boy Scouts movement, but his ever.

the old customs; and in 1847 course will be adopted and it is future welfare and which would spare time was taken up with

Yet one must not believe that there were great efforts made to The Girl safe to predict a successful recep- prejudice future progress. The many other duties.

the glow of the Lewes bonfires stop the celebrations, and Lon tion to any conversion Natur-threat of outside competition Guides, he said, were quicker, for arises from a mere light spirit of don police were drafted into the

they grabbed him--a defenceless boisterous celebration. Lewes town. ally most interest centred makes instant action imperative bachelor--the day he arrived and

in

H

quick

make him an idea? husband and father !''.

"Dr. Kotewall Said, Smiling.

offer a souvenir, of our association

Unexpected Honour

communication their clutches. (Laughter).

any

This November one máy, see the discussion on the The benefits that would accrue they had never let him get out of his serious in its memories, and

its citizens are intent in their the full grandeur of these fiery Shing Mun Valley water scheme from

In concluding, His Excellency, purpose of making this day in processions, with the "Lord deed the glorious Fifth Bishop of Lewes in full canoni and from the debate many ap through efficient air services and that he was leaving, the Colony edit the hour of five on cals with attendant clerg prehensions have been aroused. linking Hong Kong with French in three months time, probably on

"Guy Fawkes" day, November staff bearer, commander-in-chief, 81, and It is gratifying to note the Gov-Indo-China, where services al- December

modern shops as there the ranks, torchbearers, bands, ernment appreciates the need for ready contact with European air one of them wanted, to marry 5. Lewes step back into the past. Heutenants, pioneers, captain of

him "they had better hurry up. Such immediate action, but while lines, are apparent, and the de- (Laughter and prolonged applause), are, flanking its steep and ner banners and effigies winding row High Street, veil their plate through the wailed ways of speed in ensuring an early start sirability of the project is not

Long War Service

glass in protective planking to Lewes which once know Norman on the work of excavating is questioned. As in the case of all Major-General Sandilands has withstand the press of the crowd William, Simon de Montfort, Wil- commendable it is not advisable pioneering efforts the initial cost been G.O.C. China Command sizes that shall presently throng road liam de Warrens and his wife, that a hasty decision be made on will be heavy and prospect of ented at Harrow, and entered the the time is suspended for the And so you shall realise that the

1929. Born in 1874, he was edu-way and footway, and trade för Gundrada, and the Tudor Kings the method and manner of con- early return from investment Army as a Second Lieutenant in more important business of this carping voices of disapproval struction. The Hon. Mr. W. H. slight, but the advisability of im- 1897, rising to the rank of Major in red-letter day in the Lewes have long since been lost in the crackle and flare of the Lewes 1915. He served in the Boudan calendar. Bell made an excellent sugges mediate and effective action ad- Campaign and the South African From every village and ham torches of tradition. tion that the Gover ient call mits of no doubt. Failure will Campaign, and was dangerously lef in to countryside Sussex threaten Hong Kong's premier wounded at Noitgedacht, He niso men and women podr into the

tion in the Far East and diss6w service in the European War, town

igners" from Brigh- and commanded an Infantry will be invited if too much Brigade from 1916 to 1924. He ton, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings swell the numbers, ince is placed on the advan was Military Attache at The Hague while tra and motor coach from her ~ centres add

for tenders for the exe the work from some of the contractors with world-wide perience who would be able to do the wo

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