Corn Exchange, Bedford 1908 [Z1306/10/58/15]
Saturday 6th May 1916: As St. George’s Day fell on Easter Sunday this
year Bedford has decided instead to observe it today with a collection for
patriotic causes. As the town has contributed generously on so many previous
flag days to national campaigns, this time the Mayor and Mayoress and their Committee
decided to raise funds for local charities which have some association with war
work. The chosen beneficiaries are the County Hospital, the Bedfordshire
Comforts Fund, the District Nurses’ Fund, and Mrs. Paine’s Slipper Fund. The
hospital needs support due to the cost of treating wounded soldiers, and the
Nursing Fund is in need of an extra nurse to cope with the pressure of work.
Collecting began as early as 6 a.m., and will last until 6 p.m. Enthusiasm has
not been dimmed by the cool weather and occasional cold shower, with the red
cross on its white background seen everywhere. Mrs. Attenborough has lent her
car for collecting the money, which is being received at the Town Hall. A large
banner made by the students of the Kindergarten College has been on display in
front of the Corn Exchange, and at 4 p.m. this is to be auctioned by Mr. W. M.
Peacock. The collection is expected to raise well over £250.
Source: Bedfordshire Times, 12th May 1916
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