Although there are several instances of horse races being held in Wakefield during the 17th Century, the main record of…
Meeting held at the Duke of York Hotel Sandal Wakefield on Tuesday 21st March 1972
Schedule of Prizes for the 75th annual Exhibition….
Audited & found correct….
Copper Kettle given by C.W. Needham Esq….
Flower and Fruit Stand given by Mr J. Stansfield….
A Silver Medal given by Mr J. Lovell (“Crown & Anchor”) for the best flower in the Exhibition was awarded to The Lady Catherine Milnes Gaskell…..
….Wreath (W. Mellor) – 10/6….
to discuss the advisability of altering date or show from the 30th inst. in consequence of the cool & sunless weather….
It was reported that Mr Mellor was still alive but mostly unconscious….
The Hon. Secretary reported that the Chairman (W. Mellor) was very seriously ill….
….That the rule passed on 6th April last be rescinded & the radius increased to 15 Miles from the Cathedral….
….the committee at once acquiesced in his wish & agreed to accept a copper kettle….
….an exhibitor be permitted to rearrange or deal with his stands & flowers in any way he may deem most desirable….