Horticultural Society
An Effort to Reduce the Deficit
The old established Buntingford Horticultural Society is faced with a large deficit, and the Committee is hoping to arrange various events to wipe off the adverse balance before the 1926 show is held.
A football match, in aid of the Society's funds, was held on the town ground on Wednesday. The arrangements were made by Mr J. Holmes, who captained the "Black and Whites," and Mr J. Thody, who captained the "Reds." Unfortunately, heavy rain fell just before the match, and this considerably affected the attendance.
The weather cleared before half-time, and, as a number of admission tickets had been previously sold there was a good attendance.
The "Black and Whites" team was chiefly composed of Cheshunt players with W. Hatchett and H. Birkett of the Buntingford Club. After the interval the "Reds" scored four more goals to their opponents' one.
Final score - "Reds" 8, "Black & Whites" 4.
Thanks are due to Mr E.E. Dennis, who officiated as M.C., the Town Football Club, for the use of the ground, to Mr J. Holmes, who entertained the "Black & Whites" and the Town Silver Band, who were in attendance and played selections during the interval.
A very obstinate animal - a cross between a horse and a camel - was led round by Bandmaster E. Smith, and in addition to causing a good deal of fun was the means of collecting £1 for the funds.
Later in the evening, the Silver Cup, presented by Mr C.H. Poulton, was handed to the Captain of the winning team.