22nd April 1927 - Anstey - The Late Mr James Cowlin Pigg

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Anstey

The Late Mr James Cowlin Pigg

Impressive Scenes at Church and Graveside

It is with sincere regret and sympathy with the bereaved relatives we record the decease of Mr James Cowlin Pigg, of Anstey Hall.

The deceased, who had been ill for some considerable time, passed away in a London nursing home on Wednesday of last week. His death, at the age of 41 years has brought great sorrow, not only to the parish but to the whole district.

The deceased's father, the late Mr J. Pigg, farmed the 700 acre Hall Farm for over 30 years, and at his death some six years ago, the villagers were happy to think that his son, "Jimmy," was to remain with them and farm the land his father had left. "Jimmy" as he was known to all, was a man of whom no one spoke ill. A good farmer and a very generous employer, he was loved by all who came into contact with him. The most marked characteristic of him was his love of fair play and fair dealings. He was also a lover of sport and was considered an excellent shot.

Prior to the Great War he joined the Herts Yeomanry, but at the outbreak of war he expressed a wish to go abroad and was transferred to the R.G.A. and saw a good deal of fighting in Palestine. 

Ater the war he returned to Anstey, where he took an interest in all local affairs. A staunch Conservative, he was an enthusiastic supporter of the cause. He was also a member of the Buntingford Board of Guardians and Rural District Council.

The deceased was only married some two years ago.

The Funeral

The popularity of the deceased over a wide area was testified to by the large number who assembled for the funeral on Monday afternoon last. The interior of the Church was bright with Easter flowers, many of them having grown in the woods on the Hall farm. The full choir was present, and the service was conducted by the Rector, the Rev. F.R. Williams, assisted by the Rural Deal (The Rev. W. McKerr), and The Rev W.L. Shepherd (Hormead). The hymn song was "Peace, perfect peace."

The coffin was plain oak, and was borne from the Hall by eight of the deceased's employees. The interment took place in a flower-lined grave at the east end of the churchyard, being only separated from the Hall garden by a yard entrance to the Hall.

The immediate mourners were: Mrs J.C. Pigg (widow), Mr H.F. Pigg (cousin), Miss Pigg and Miss G. Pigg (sisters), Mr and Mrs L. Duke (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs Seabrook and Mrs Baker (aunts), Mr and Mrs E. Pigg, jun. (cousins), Mr and Mrs F. Pigg, and Mr T. Coleman.

Among others present were - Mrs Wyman, Mrs Dimsdale, Miss F. Pigg, Miss N. Pigg, Mrs Oyler, Miss Beale, Miss N. Ashford, Mrs Monk-Jones, Miss Lyall, Mrs C.R. Turney, Mrs White, Mrs H.F. Pigg, Mrs Turney, Miss Coleman, The Rev. L.W. Wright, Rev. Morton, Mr and Mrs S. Pigg, Mr and Mrs W.T. Patten, Mr and Mrs F.B. Cannon, Mr and Mrs W. Johnson, Mr and Mrs J.F. Lofts (Stortford), Mr H. Clarke (representing the Buntingford Ex-Service Men's Club) and Mrs Clarke, Mr and Mrs Hammond (Ware), Captain E.T. Morris, Dr H.E. Dixon, Messrs. T. May, H. Fry, J.R. Russell, J. Russell, G. Scarborough Taylor, P. Hamilton, E. Mildren, R. Gardener, F. Brown, W. George, W. Millbank, F. Sapsed, W.J. Sapsed, F. Prime, Andrew Weir, C. Bolton, C. Johnson, H. May, F. Rand (Kelshall), A.W. Page, S. Lees, Harry May, J. May, H.R. Stubbing, A. Macarthur, V. Pledger, C. Burr, W. Burr, F. Dibbin (representing the local branch of the Conservative Association), Herbert Ward, G. Andrews, S. Hoy, W.J. May, J.S. Baker, T.J. Stick, H.E. Dudley, Jack Pigg, J. Woollard, B. Kent, S.A. Rice, H. Mole, C.P. Mole, C. Chapman (Standon), John Coleman, and Messrs. F.W. Butler, E.G. Thody, and H.H. Macklin (officers of the Buntingford Guardians and R.D.C.)

There was also a large number of villagers and employees present.

22nd April 1927 - The Buntingford and District Musical Society's Easter Draw

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The Buntingford and District Musical Society's Easter Draw

Prize-winners

The following are the Prize-winners, together with the Prizes, in connection with the Buntingford and District Musical Society's Easter Draw. Those persons who had not yet received prizes can obtain same to by applying to Mr S. Daniels, High Street, Buntingford.

Name - Address - Prize

J. Castle - 20, Heaton Road, Heston - Silk for Jumper

J. Geary - 232, High Street, Ponder's End - Condiment Set

A. Brooker - London Road, Hitchin - Voucher

D.A. Burr - Standon - Powder Bowl

D. Pinnock - Cottered - Biscuit Barrel

A. White - 23, Green Road, Nr. Croydon - Sugar Bowl

D. Neale - Hare Street Lane - Easter Egg Basket

H. Mayes - Baldock Lane - Oak Tray

F. Handscombe - 9, Bridge St., Bishops Stortford - Umbrella

N. Page - Cottered - Iced Cake

Mr Tinsley - Buntingford Station - Half-dozen Knives.

E. Wyman - Nuthampstead - Port

Mr Taylor - Westmill - Teddy Bear

P.C. Brown - Letchworth - Tea Cosy

F.J. Hind - 12, Straff Road, Brixton - Wrist Watch

W. Hills - Cottered - Easter Egg

Miss Porter - Norfolk Road - Cigarettes

Miss Porter - Norfolk Road - Tin Biscuits

C. Chapman - Brecknock, Puckeridge - Fountain Pen

F. Savage - (White City) Walkern - Hearth Rug

A. Brinklow - 33, Vic Road, Bletchley - Tea Spoons

Vera Whiting - Church Street, Buntingford - Box Chocolates

J. Mitchell - 8, Shackleton Rd, Soulhall, Mix. - Cookery Book

N. Hatchett - Wyddiall - Easter Egg

J.G. Mallian - 27, Croft Road, Ware - Fruit Bowl

A.A. White - 23, Greenwood Road, Croydon - Silk Scarf

Vera Dowding - Wyddiall Road - Fowl

Mrs Scott - Church Street - Scooter

A. Jackson - Buntingford - Mirror

E.C. Howard - Langley, Bucks - Chocolates

Mark Hammond - Throcking - Pair Silk Stockings

Mrs Heman - Easter Egg

Mr H. Houlden - Station Road - Clock

Grip - High Street - Box Handkerchiefs

S. Corp - Wakeley - Whiskey

Joan Sparkes - Furneaux Pelham - Tin Tea.

22nd April 1927 - Football - Greg Cup Competition

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Football

Greg Cup Competition

Buntingford v. Hitchin Imps

A good deal of talk about Thorogood's form during recent matches has been exploded by the excellent game he put up on Easter Monday, when the Town met Hitchin Imps in the final of the Greg Cup competition, at Royston.

The weather conditions were ideal, and there was a gate of over 700, some 200 supporters of the Fords' journeying from Buntingford by charabanc, motor car, motor cycle and cycle.

It is perhaps not generally known that the handsome silver cup for this competition was given by the late Mr T.T. Greg, of Coles, in 1910.

The ground conditions were fairly good, and there was no advantage from winning the toss as there was no wind. On the run of the play Buntingford should have won, but it happened that Thorogood and R. Moule saved the game at a time when the supporters of the Imps were mustering round the platform, from which the cup was to be presented. 

The last five minutes was more thrilling than the remainder of the match. Through the ineffectiveness of Hatchett, who it must be admitted, is nothing like his former self on the field, the Imps were leading by two clear goals when Thorogood ran through to score a splendid goal.

Although the spectators were heartened by this turn of events, there appeared little hope of any further goals, and the Buntingford players and supporters consoled themselves on the fact that it was better to lose 4-3 than 4-2. With the players waiting for the final whistle, the ball when out to E. Moule, who should really have been receiving attention off the field - so badly did he get kicked. He took the ball up the right wing, and running in, smashed it into the far corner of the net.

Spectators ran onto the field and congratulated him, and the crowd on all sides were full of enthusiasm and excitement - four goals all, and two minutes to play!

It has been claimed that if the forwards scored a goal away from home, they could not be blamed for losing the game; the onus was then upon the defence. Similarly however, it should be claimed for the defence that if they keep out the visiting forwards the onus for success rests with the forwards.

They had, however, no reason for urging their claim on Monday, for on the whole the Imps' forwards mastered the two defence, their right wing putting in some excellent work. Reed, in the town goal, played his usual game, and it was through no fault of his that four goals were scored against his side; two of the goals were from the penalty spot, one Hatchett inadvertently kicked through his own goal in a desperate attempt to clear, and the other was headed through by Pledger when he jumped to a high ball.

In the half-back line, Howlett played well, but he was too well covered to be very effective. Birkett shone at times, but Rayment who came into his brother's position seemed rather nervous, owing perhaps to the fact that he had an excellent man against him. It could not be said that that the line as a whole were masters of midfield.

Of the forwards E. Moule was easily the best. He was too speedy for the opposition and showed really fine control. Much of his success was due to Thorogood who supplied him with some good passes. Little fault could be found with the rest of the forwards - W. and H. May and Pledger - they often had the Imps goal in danger and a little more luck with some of their shots would have won their side the honours of the game.

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Other Football Results

Good Friday - Buntingford 5 v. North Road 1.

Saturday - Buntingford 3 v. Walsworth 3.

Easter Monday - Buntingford 2 v. Wellington Athletic 7.

22nd April 1927 - The Catholic Church

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The Catholic Church

On Easter Sunday the Sacrifice of the Mass was offered in Buntingford at the Convent (7.45) and at the Parish Church at 9 a.m.

In wishing all a Happy Easter, Father Morgan spoke of the Happy Easter which our Blessed Lord brought to the two disciples on their way to Emmaus. "How our hearts burned within us as He talked to us," so said they afterwards. They had not recognised Him at the time, being too full of their disappointment over the Crucifixion of the miracle-worker on Calvary. But when He went with them into their house at their invitation, and in simple form offered again that Divine Sacrifice of the Mass which He had instituted only three days before, at that great moment their eyes were opened, and they knew Him.

He vanished immediately from their sight, but the joy of the Presence of Jesus went with them throughout their Eastertide. The same Easter joy will be ours if we walk with Him, and invite Him to be our honoured Guest.

At Benediction in the evening, the Regina Coeli was beautifully sung by Sisters from the Convent and St Francis Choir. Addressed to our Lady it is full of the glad spirit of Easter - 

"O Queen of Heaven, rejoice, Alleluia, For He Whom thought didst bear, Alleluia, Hath arisen as He said, Alleluia, Pray for us to God, Alleluia."

At the end of the Service was sung a beautiful old Catholic hymn, which is also known widely outside the Catholic Church - "Christ the Lord is risen to-day."

The Altar was prettily decorated with flowers given by parisioners, and grown in the garden.