One of the highlights of the Easter Monday activities on the grounds of the Scouts and Guides Ruthwill Auditorium was a cake walk dance. The 19th century form of entertainment was originally practised largely at get-togethers on plantations by African-Americans in theSouthern United States.
It was developed as a dance with intricate steps for well-dressed participants and the prize was a cake for the best performers. However, no winning cake was at the food stalls, other than the traditional fried Johnny cakes available on sale for fund-raising.
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The dancers, who represented mainly the Anglican Church, performed to the music of Smokey & The Boys String Band.
There were other social activities which provided an enjoyable pastime for everyone.
