THE WHITSUN TREAT. THE RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS OF THE PAST.

Once upon a time we all went to church on Sunday several weeks before the whit religious Sunday.

This became a sort of go to church on Sunday and get your mark to qualify for the treat.

Which was a little stamp on the card that was presented to one when they attended Sunday school.

The good lady Sunday school teacher taught about the good ways of the lord. And stamped the card to enable you to attend the walk in your Sunday best.

Ones parents bought a fresh new suit of clothes of Jacket waist coat and short trousers.

Paid for over the preceding months on another weekly instalment card from the local Packman.

The Packman called on his regular round.

Displaying his samples of nice new woven of two by two twill cloth.

In cut squares of cloth in book like form.

The walking Sunday best was delivered with all excitement of the forthcoming walk from Church. Many fathers and mothers and eager watchers lined the road.

Watching their offspring's in all of the antics of a few broody hen or father crowing cockerel.

The girls decked out in pretty frocks and boys in fresh new smelling cloth.

After this parade kids mothers and one and all loaded the makeshift horse and hay carts.

To be transported to the field of the farmer who gave permission for use for a day. And Refreshments of teacakes and nice fresh brewed lions labelled tea. Well sweetened and milked in china cups and saucers.

The scent of wood burning smoking boilers adding to the beauty of it all.

Many sports of sack egg and spoon races were played in eager competition.

A Memorable day of the picture you now are looking at. Duffryn field Tredegar Estate.