1981 – Bill (William) Kelloe

The traditional Annual Church Service was led by Rev. Alan Cook – the Rector
Hymn Immortal, invisible, God only wise
Lesson – The Alderman
Lesson  – The Master
Hymn City of God, how broad and how far
Sermon
Hymn Thy hand, O God, has guided

National Anthem

Civic Lunch
196 Members and Guests including the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress and a Sheriff (Mr David Inglefield)

Sparkling Wine, Sherry, Whisky,

Mousse of Avocado – Gewurtzaminer 1979
Salmon Trout Condorcet, Mange Tout – Tavel Rosé
Coffee with Quinta do Noval LBV or Prunier Family Reserve Cognac

£14.25+VAT

The Lady Mayoress was effusive about the Bouquet of flower, “that filled many vases”
From Longmans – The Florists  – £20.90 (in 1981!)

The Master obviously enjoyed it – “nothing less than magnificent can describe the efforts of you and your staff in making Tuesday’s Luncheon such a resounding success” – letter to the Caterers (Paynes).

The Hamilton Room – Great Eastern Hotel.
Lord Mayor – Col. Sir Ronald Lawrence Gardener-Thorpe and the Lady Mayoress
Mr Alderman & Sheriff Anthony Jolliffe and his Lady
–  in attendance

Melon Frappe en Barque
Vichysoisse en Tasse
Supreme de Saumon D’Ecosse en Belle Vue
Poire Belle Helene
Café

“One of the most attractive of the Livery Halls and an ideal situation to entertain your Ladies”
37 Members and 97 Guests enjoyed lunch and I presume the talk. See letter below.

Speaker, replying on behalf of the guests J.H. Dermit – Clerk of the Chamberlain’s Court – “The Freedom of the City of London”

“…. there is not a lot of humour attached to the freedom”

and a sign of the times, how polite.

The annual invitation to our next door neighbour’s Annual Luncheon. This was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress together with the Sheriff Elect – Alderman, Lady Donaldson. Sung Grace – from Laudi Spirituali 1545.

Hymn Praise and Praise our God and King
Lesson – The Master
Hymn Come, ye thankful people come
Sermon
Hymn Now thank we all our God

The Blessing

An annual event hosted by the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House with the aim of bringing together Ward Club Members and their Ladies, guests and friends. Finger Buffet, small Orchestra. The Sheriffs, their Ladies. Many Aldermen and their Ladies were in attendance.

“it is felt that a far greater liaison between Ward Clubs is highly desirable and that the strength and friendliness thus established can only be of greater benefit to the City of London”

An annual event hosted by the Lady Mayoress at the Mansion House, normally in the last week of her tenure, to thank all the people across the City for their support.

Bill and his wife would have been asked not just as Master and Mistress of Lime Street Ward Club but because of their very strong support for the Red Cross Christmas Market.

One of the more important Committee Meetings over the decades.

a) it was confirmed that the Ward Club would be running the “Wheel of Fortune” at the Red Cross Street Fair-24th – 25th November. This was going to be our standard for around 25 years.

b) The Hon Treasurer proposed that Life Membership be introduced at a price of £30.00p, after a discussion it was agreed to amend this to £50.00p
Rule Change –  6a. The Life Membership Subscription shall be £50.00p and such payments shall entitle the member to full Membership of the Club during his/her lifetime with no further subscription being due. The amount  of Life Membership Subscription for new Life Members may be changed by the Club in General Meeting at any time.

The Ward Club were one of the early stall holders when the Christmas Market (as it is called in 2021) was first introduced. Bill Kelloe and his wife were the driving forces for many years. The Wheel of Fortune became a standard part of the market, raising many 100’s of pounds over the years.

As far as I can ascertain the wheel was divided into segments Loose, Win….. my guess is more Looses than Wins – given the number of prizes purchased for the 2 days – see below.

In 1981 . We had a Target of raising £500 – final figure donated £615.17.
N.B. It is interesting and rather sad to note that in 2019 – 38 years later that we raised a very similar amount. A changing world.
In 1981 the Market raised £48,000 – 2019 £140,000, in relative terms, pretty simialr.

Prizes – it seems
3 x Cookies
3 x Bathcubes
3 x Mints
6 x Peanuts
12 x Milk Tray
3 x Corkscrews
3 x Brushes
3 x Eggcups
12 x Jigsaws
48 prizes – over 2 days

Whilst I do not think that this was a Lime Street Ward Club event, as such. it is in the file and a great Invitation – sounds like it would have been great fun.

and the Menu

A kind invitation at the end of Mr Kelloe’s year from (Sir) David Howard CC (Common Councillor for Cornhill)

A traditional invitation to the Master of Lime Street from one of our adjoining Wards.

Melon and Avocado Cocktail
Roast Leg of Lamb, Leaf Spinach and cream of nutmeg
Soufflé of Strawberry

Response on behalf of the Guests – Alderman Christopher Collett – Master of the Worshipful Company of Glovers