National town criers championship at Hastings: A record number of 26 town ~riers competed in the annual championships at Hastings today, The eriers in traditional dress and with bells were rowed to an island in the middle of the main lake in Alexandra Park. then, one by one, their "Oyez Oyez" was cried across 75 yards of water to the ears of the judges in the park. Photo shows Ben Johnson, town crier of Cornwall, five times winnerm tries out his voice with the aid of his son Benny, age 11, who hopes to be a future champion.
Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.
Photo is dated 8-15-1953.
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