There we were., about 150  of us, all sitting comfortably in the hall of Sackville Secondary School, East Grinstead, when the curtains parted. We found ourselves confronted by the backs of a dozen or more boys and a large clock which was noisily notch­ing away the seconds. After 30 'tocks' a number of chimes sounded and the stage burst into life.

As the boys turned round to face us they revealed blue shorts, white shirts and bright red neckties. 'You 're late!' they boomed. and enlarged upon this in melodic voice.
It was all in fun of course, as was everything else during the two and a half hour pre­sentation of this year's Gang Show by the East Grinstead and District Boy Scouts' Association.

SNOW OUTSIDE

Following their opening, 'The Gang' gave us a hint of what was to follow when four dejected figures' appeared and amused with an unusual version of 'Good Old Summer Time.' The quartet went the whole way through the tune, clad in every form of winter attire and clutching hot water bottles. It was all rather appropriate as there was some three inches of snow outside.

The weather conditions were unfortunate as it. was probably the main reason why half of the seats were not occupied. Anyway, after such lines as 'hailstones as big as your fists,' etc., the pace slowed to a solo of 'All Dressed Up.' It' was not long, however, before members of the Gang intruded again with 'Where did you get that suit?' A comedy strip was 'Stand By For Your Medical,' and item number five on the pro-gramme was entitled 'Mums' one of the most enjoyable pieces of the evening. It was
sung by junior members of the Gang.

During another comedy sketch, 'Parents Committee' any lack of fluent humour was; lost in chuckles at the actors' attire as six of them were dressed in women's clothing.
Before the interval and refreshments, the audience were given a rousing five minutes of music with a Biblical tang to it which was boosted by members of Lingfield Silver Band.

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