At the Burton Art Gallery, Mr A McTaggart Short, of Cardiff, formally presents to his native Bideford his valuable and unique collection of 1,000 Victorian card cases.

Seen facing the audience (left to right) are: Mr A McTaggart Short (standing), Mr T Burton, the Mayor of Bideford (Mr D F B Stucley), Cllr Mrs E M Cox, the Lord Mayor of Cardiff (Ald Frank Chapman), the Town Clerk of Bideford (Mr F C Backway).