Layston Parish Council
A meeting of the Layston Parish Council was held on Thursday last, when Dr H.E. Dixon was elected Chairman for the year, the Revd. John Cole being elected Vice-Chairman.
A precept for £27 10s. for lighting was issued, and the annual accounts presented by the Clerk, Mr J. Boniwell; the receipts were £68 11s. 8d., and the expenditure £53 17s. 6d., leaving a balance in hand of £14 14s. 2d.
Sale
Messrs. G.E. Sworder and Sons offered for sale at the George Hotel on Monday last, a freehold semi-detatched house, situate in New Town, Buntingford.
There were very few present, and bidding, which commenced at £300, rose to £325 when the property was withdrawn.
Funeral of Mrs Mottram
Amid signs of general regret, the funeral of Mrs W. Mottram took place at Layston on Wednesday, the 6th inst.
The remains, encassed in a plain oak coffin, were carried to the graveside by members of the Foresters' Friendly Society.
The service was conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard, and the immediate mourners were Mr W. Mottram (husband), Mr S. Howlett (nephew), Mrs Howlett (sister), Mr W. Norris (brother), Mr Howlett (brother-in-law), Mrs Norris (sister-in-law), Mr Goodchild, Mrs Hants, Mrs Driver, and Miss C. Norris (nieces).
Amongst the townspeople present we observed - Mrs H. Coleman, Mrs C. Miles, Mrs A.G. Day, Miss Marsden, Mrs H. Clark, Mrs Aylott, Miss Aylott, Mrs E.G. Thody, Mrs C. Postle, Mrs Ambrose, Mrs A. Howard, Mrs E. Camp, Mrs A. Clark, Mrs H. Clark, Mr J. Smith, Mr A. Clark, and Mr J. Bishop (the last two representing the Buntingford Football Club) and others.
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Dance
A dance, organised by Mrs Philpott and Mrs Handy, was held at the Benson Hall on Thursday evening in last week, and passed off most successfully.
Upwards of 120 were present and much enjoyed the programme of dances. A balloon dance proved a great success, the prize going to Mrs Watson and Mrs Leake.
Mr T. Wornham acted as M.C., and the music was supplied by the Standon Orchestra.
As a result of the dance, the organisers have been able to hand the sum of £4 10s. to the Buntingford and District Nursing Fund.