| Main Performers | Admiral of the Fleet Lord Jellicoe,
HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught - speakers
Stall holders:
Lady Jellicoe,
Lady Decies,
Lady Edward Spencer-Churchill,
Lady Mayoress,
Lady Maurice
London Sketch Club (Mr John Hassall, Mr Charles Robinson, Mr Heath Robinson, Mr G E Studdy, Mr George Ayling) |
| Set List | Telegram from the King and Queen and Opening Speeches (HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught, Admiral of the Fleet Lord Jellicoe)
Opening of Fair |
| Royal Presence | HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught,
HRH Princess Arthur of Connaught |
| Performance Notes | Thie fair was organised by the British Legion and the British Empire Service League.
"MANNEQUINS AT ALBERT HALL.
EMPIREFAIR DRESS SHOW.
...Professional mannequins will be seen wearing beautiful dresses of painted fabrics, which have been specially designed for Ascot. There will also be a big display of tweed costumes the material for which had been made by ex-Service men."
(The Daily Telegraph, 12 May 1930)
"The High Commissioner for New Zealand and Mrs Wilford were present at the opening ceremony. New Zealand has an attractive exhibit at the Fair, displaying her chief products. Butter, honey, and cheese samples are being sold, and a large percentage of the proceeds will be given to the funds of the Legion.
Another attraction was a short stretch of street pavement stone in the Eastern Fair section. Here many members of the London Sketch Club had adopted the unusual role of pavement artists. The artists included Mr John Hassall, Mr Charles Robinson, Mr Heath Robinson, Mr G E Studdy, and Mr George Ayling."
(22 May 1930, The Times, page 14)
"Among the stallholders are the Duchess of Atholl, Countess Jellicoe, Lady Edward Spencer Churchill, Lady Maurice, Lady Decies, and the Lady Mayoress. The ground floor boxes have been converted into a crescent of shops stocked with all that is necessary for the home, and the side shows include the dansant [tea dance], dencing displays, and other attractions."
(The Daily Telegraph, 20 May 1930)
One of the most popular features was a cake stall created by chefs from all the big hotels and restuarants in London. (The Daily Telegraph, 22 May 1930)
A stall run by the British Legion Women's Section had gifts sent by Princess Mary Countess of Harewood and the Earl of Harewood including an embroidered work 'casket', four flower paintings, and Japanese carving. Countess Jellicoe and her four daughters ran the china and glass stall. (The Daily Telegraph, 22 May 1930) |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/1930/48) |