9th March 1928 - Legal & Official Notice

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Legal & Official Notice

To Mrs Douglas Angus, formerly of Aspenden, Buntingford, in the County of Hertford, and then of The New Century Club, Hay Hill, London.

Take notice that an Action has been commenced against you in the County Court of Hertfordshire, holden at ROYSTON, No. H 21, by WILLIAM HERBERT SMITH, of Buntingford, in the County of Hertford, in which the Plaintiff's claim is for warehouse charges in respect of furniture, etc., stored by the Plaintiff for you from 1920, to the 8th February, 1928, amounting to £63 18s. 0d.

AND IT HAS BEEN ORDERED that service of the Summons in the said Action on you be effected by this advertisement.

If you desire to defend the said Action you must attend on the day fixed for the hearing, namely the 28th day of April, 1928, at the Court House, ROYSTON, at 10.30a.m. In default of such appearance judgement may be entered against you.

WM. Onslow Times, Registrar.

Dated the 7th day of March, 1928.

2nd March 1928 - Death and Funeral of an Old Resident

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Death and Funeral of an Old Resident

The death of Mrs E. Plumb, wife of Mr William Plumb, occurred at the Hertford County Hospital on Saturday in last week.

Mrs Plumb was born in the village close on seventy years ago, where she was greatly respected by the inhabitants. The mortal remains were brought to Aspenden the following Wednesday, and rested in the deceased's home throughout the night before burial on Thursday afternoon.

The Rev. A.G. King, Rector of Westmill, conducted the service, and the family mourners included: Mr W. Plumb (husband), Mrs Savage (daughter), Messrs. William and Fred Plumb (sons), Mrs Tolts (sister), Mrs Gooch (sister-in-law), Mr Arthur Plumb and Miss Annie Plumb (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs W. Plumb (daughter-in-law), Mr John Plumb (brother-in-law), Mrs Bunn, Mrs Morly, Mrs Waters and Miss L. Plumb (nieces), and Mrs Miller (grand-daughter).

There was also a large number present at the Church to pay their last respects to the memory of the deceased, and there was a collection of beautiful floral tokens, and included wreaths from Mrs Steel, Mrs A. Wilson, Mrs H. Poulton, Mrs Fletcher, Captain and Mrs Williams; a small posy was also sent by Master Leslie Moule, who showed many little kindnesses to the deceased in her old age.

The Rev. King, preaching at the Parish Church on Sunday morning, referred to the deceassd's [sic] life and her simple faith. Much symyathy [sic] is extended to the family in their bereavement.

2nd March 1928 - Aspenden Campanology

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Campanology

On Saturday in last week a peal of Stedman Triples 5040 changes was rung on the bells of the Parish Church in three hours and seven minutes.

According to records, only one peal has ever been rung on these bells, and this was scored over 180 years ago by a local band of ringers. The band on this 18th ult. were all visitors to the parish, and the conductor is a well-known London ringer of St Paul's Cathedtal.

The band was composed as follows:

C.F. Winney (London), conductor, treble; F.W. Richardson (Brockley), 2; B. Patmore (Great Munden), 3; G.Gray (Hertford), 4; S. Carter (Lt. Munden), 5; G. Dawson (Leytonstone), 6; W.H. Lawrence (Lt. Munden), 7; G.H. Carter (Lt. Munden), tenor.

18th January 1924 - Death of an Old Inhabitant

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Death of an Old Inhabitant

We regret to record the death of Mrs Lucy Parker, of London Road, which occurred on Friday last after a somewhat lengthy illness.

The funeral took place at Aspenden Church on Wednesday last. Much sympathy is felt for the relatives and friends in their loss.

28th December 1928 - The Parish Magazine

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The Parish Magazine

The Rector is responsible for yet another parish innovation in Aspenden which no parish can afford to do without, and that is the Parish Magazine.

Everything he promises the Rector determines shall be put into practise, and the Magazine - we believe the first to be printed for Aspenden parish - has been engaging his attention for some time past.

The first edition, price twopence, will be issued on January 1st, and subsequent issues will be published on the first day of each consecutive month.

A feature of the Magazine is a handsome photograph on the front page of the Parish Church, and in addition to the Rector's letter, the monthly issue of the Diocesan Magazine and the quarterly C.M.S. Leaflet is contained in the publication; from May next the Magazine of the Church Assembly will be added, thus bringing the parishioners into touch with the affairs of the Church in the Parish, Diocese, Empire and the world.

Advertisements can be entertained for publication in the Magazine, terms for which will be submitted by the Rector.

28th December 1928 - Aspenden Parish Church

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Aspenden Parish Church

There was a record number of communicants on Christmas Day, and the service on Christmas morn was a bright and happy one.

The bells ushered in the festival by a joyous peal, which proclaimed the dawning of Christmas Day.

The Rector, Rev. L.A. Ewart, preached an appropriate sermon at the morning service, dealing with the episodes of the First Christmas Night, showing that the scene at Bethlehem during the birth of the Holy Infant proved that God honoured animal creation, childhood and motherhood.

The hymns were rendered with style, and the interior of the Church was tastefully decorated. The collection, which was devoted to the coal club, came to the record sum of £3 19s.

On the previous Sunday, there was a large congregation at a carol service in the evening, when the children of the Senior School sang carols under the direction of Mr E.E. Dennis. The Rector preached on the subject of the Christmas Child.

28th December 1928 - Aspenden Church Services etc

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Aspenden

Church Services, &c.

The Holy Communion will be administered after the morning service on Sunday next, and a special carol service will be given at 3 o'clock in the afternoon by the Buntingford Town Silver Band. This service should be largely attended.

The Rector will preach in the evening on the fitting subject: "Life's New Pathway," at which service there should also be a large congregation.

On New Year's Eve (December 31st) there will be a Watch Night Service at 11.15 p.m., and the Holy Communion will be celebrated the following day at 11a.m.

21st December 1928 - Aspenden Christmas Services

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Aspenden

Christmas Services, &c.

The Rector will conduct all the services at the Parish Church during Christmastide, which are arranged as follows:

Sunday, December 23rd - Holy Communion 8.30 a.m., 12.15 and 7.30 p.m.; matins and sermon 11 a.m.; evensong and sermon 6.30 p.m.

At the morning service the Rector will take for his subject "The Christmas Star," and in the evening, when the service will take the nature of a carol service, during which the day school children will sing, the subject to be treated will be "The Christmas Child."

On Christmas Day the Holy Communion will be administered at 8 a.m. and after the service at 11 a.m., the subject at which will be "The First Christmas Night."

On Sunday, December 30th, Holy Communion will be administered at 12.15, and in addition to the morning and evening services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. respectively, there will be a carol service by the Buntingford Town Silver Band at 3 p.m.

There will be a watch night service on New Year's Eve at 11.15 p.m., and the Holy Communion will be administered on New Year's Day at 11 a.m.

5th August 1927 - Cricket - Aspenden v. North Met

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Cricket

Aspenden v. North Met

The above teams met at Aspenden on Monday last (Bank Holiday), and although very wet, and enoyable game was witnessed - Aspenden winning by 28 runs.

The North Met batted first and totalled 61, Neale (13), Calvert (12) and Northfield (12) being the double-figure scorers.

Aspenden made 89, but lost six wickets before the winning run was scored. Holmes, going in first, carried out his bat for a well-played 40 (including one four and 36 singles). Oakley also batted well, making 18.

Mr Dixon Brown most generously provided and excellent lunch to all, which was well served by Mrs Camp, of "The Fox."

North Met

G. Andrews, b Miller - 0

J. Stockham, c Salt, b Manning - 2

M. Farricker, c Spencer, b Manning - 5

L. Talman, b Miller - 1

B. Northfield, c Spencer, b Manning - 12

W. Neale, lbw, b Miller - 13

L. Huckle, lbw, b Miller - 0

A. Calvert, b Manning - 12

A. Perry, retired hurt - 8

C. Carter, b Holmes - 0

J. Parker, b Holmes - 0

Extras - 8

Total - 61

Aspenden

W. Manning, b Huckle - 1

J. Holmes, not out - 40

F. Stoten, run out - 3

D. Spencer, b Neale - 4

B. Miller, b Huckle - 7

S. Oakley, c Neale, b Huckle - 18

T. Moule, b Northfield - 0

- Jackson, b Northfield - 9

- Salt, b Neale - 2

- Pegram, c and b Huckle - 4

- Pegram, c Farricker, b Huckle - 0

Extra - 1

Total - 89

6th August 1926 - Aspenden v. Braughing

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Aspenden v. Braughing

The above teams met at Aspenden on Saturday last - and a poorer exhibition of batting would hardly be possible.

Not one player in each innings scored double figures, Parker (for Braughing) being simply unplayable, taking eight wickets at a very small cost.

Manning an Rayment were both quite as unplayable as Parker - dismissing Braughing for the meagre total of 15.

17th September 1926 - Football - Rye Park v Aspenden

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Football

Rye Park v. Aspenden

Aspenden visited Rye Park on Saturday last with a weakened team, and were defeated by four goals to two in a fast game.

Having most of the play in the first-half, Aspenden missed many chances of scoring, and were only leading at half-time by two goals.

The Park got away quickly in the second-half, and soon reduced the lead, and then drew level.

Aspenden tried hard after this, but the home-side, encouraged by their success, scored two more goals, giving the visiting goalie no chance.

With a little more luck, Aspenden might hve found the net again before the end.

10th September 1926 - Football

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Football

Buntingford played their first match of the season on Saturday last, at Buntingford, defeating Walkern by 6-2.

Aspenden v. Hertford Juniors

Aspenden opened the season on Saturday last, with a fine win at home against the Juniors in the Hertford and District League by five goals to two.

The home team, winning the toss, started with the wind behind them and were soon pressing.

Some fine play on the left wing led to the first goal. Aspenden were easily having the best of the game, and scored three more goals before half-time.

Their defence was playing a sound game, but directly after the change over the Juniors scored. This was followed by a goal to the home reds.

Towards the end the visitors made a fine break-away and scored a good goal.

15th October 1926 - Football - Aspenden v Buntingford Town

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Football

Aspenden v. Buntingford Town

Aspenden entertained Buntingford in a friendly on Saturday last, and were defeated by 4 goals to 1.

The score was rather flattering to the winners, and a draw would have been a fairer result.

Aspenden attacked strongly in the first-half, but it was the Town that scored first, following a melee in front of the home goal with the goalkeeper out, R. Pledger put through.

This was followed by some fine play on the home left wing and after some missed chances, E. Newman scored the best goal of the match, making the interval score 1-1.

Buntingford started to press in the second-half and an error by the home defence led to S. Thorogood scoring.

Aspenden attacked after this, and only some fine goalkeeping stopped them from scoring. A centre by the visitors left wing, which R. Parker had the misfortune to put through his own goal, and a poor clearance by the home-defence gave H. Clark and easy chance which he accepted.

Mr E.E. Dennis was the referee.

15th October 1926 - Correspondence - Red Cross Flag Day

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Correspondence

Dear Sir,

RED CROSS FLAG DAY

I think your readers will perhaps like to know the result of the Red Cross Flag Day held at Buntingford and district on September 25th.

The following amounts were collected:

Buntingford - £5 2s. 6d.

Aspenden - 17. 8d.

West Mill - £1 1s. 2d.

Wyddiall - 13s. 5d.

There were no expenses, so that the full amount collected, £7 14s. 9d., was able to be sent to Sir Hildred Carlile, Bart., the County Treasurer.

I wish to thank both the Flag Sellers who worked so hard and so successfully, and the general public who gave so generously.

Yours faithfully,

M.I. Veasey, Vice-President, B.R.C.S.

Layston Lodge, Buntingford.

Oct. 14th, 1926.

8th October 1926 - Aspenden Football Club

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Aspenden Football Club

To raise funds for the Aspenden Football Club, a whist drive took place at the George Assembly Room on Wednesday last.

Nine tables were occupied, with Mr Dennis as M.C.

Prizes were won by the following:

Ladies - 1 Mr R. Pledger (playing as lady), 176 (7/-); 2 Mr G. Holmes (playing as lady), 170 (4/-).

Gents - 1 Mr T. Martin, 171 (7/-); 2 Mr A. Clark, 170 (4/-).

Refreshments were served at the interval, and a pleasant time was spent.

1st October 1926 - Football - Allenburys v. Aspenden

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Allenburys v. Aspenden

Played at Park Road, Ware, on Saturday last, Allenburys defeated Aspenden by five goals to one in a clean and sporting game.

Aspenden scored first, but a penalty again them for hands soon put the 'Bury level.

Soon afterwards the Aspenden left half, in trying to stop a shot, had the misfortune to put through his own goal. Allenburys added two more goals before half-time.

The second-half was very evenly contested, with Aspenden doing most of the pressing, but unable to score.

Just before the end the 'Bury added one more to their lead by a fine long shot.

10th December 1926 - British Legion Buntingford and District Branch

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British Legion

Buntingford and District Branch

The following is a Statement of the amounts raised and collected on Remembrance Day, 1926.

Donations

C. Fraser, Esq. - £1 1s. 0d.

Mrs Nevett - £1 1s. 0d.

Mrs Greg - £1 1s. 0d

Mrs J.R. Russell - 10s. 0d.

Mrs Codrington - 10s. 0d.

Miss Gruner - 5s. 0d.

Mr Sutterby - 2s. 0d.

Total - £4 10s. 0d.

Poppy Sales - Buntingford

Miss M. Crane and Miss Armstrong - £1 13s. 4 and half pence.

Mrs L. Smith and Miss Cutts - £1 15s. 8d.

Miss Lushington - £1 13s. 0d.

Masters John and Georgie Taylor - £1 6s. 11d.

Miss M. Fell - £1 5s. 0d.

Miss Scrivener and Miss Wilkerson - £1 11s. 4d.

Miss E. Smith - £1 2s. 6d.

Mrs J. Aylott - £1 4s. 10d.

Miss P Mayes - 14s. 1d.

Mrs Marshall - 8s. 6d.

Mr H. Fry - 7s. 6d.

Total - £12 2s. 8 and a half pence.

Anstey - per Miss Buckwell - £1 8s. 1d.

Wyddiall - per Lady Heaton-Ellis - £1 17s. 3d.

Aspenden - per Miss Grace Phillips - £1 14s. 6d.

Buckland - per Miss Morris - £2 13s. 8 and a half pence.

Cottered - per Miss Wilderspin - £2 6s. 3d.

Furneaux Pelham (part) - per Mrs Holmes - £1 8s. 2 and a half pence.

Westmill - per Mrs Coutts-Deacon - £4 0s. 4 and a half pence.

Meesden - per Mrs Kerr - £1 6s. 0d.

Great and Little Hormead - per Mrs Dimsdale - £4 0s. 0d.

Rushden - per Mr E.J. Marchal - £3 16s. 6d.

Ardeley - per Mr J.H. Thorpe - £2 3s. 6d.

Brent Pelham - per Mrs Barclay - £2 10s. 0d.

Wallington - per Miss Cragg - £2 0s. 0d.

Total - £31 4s. 4 and a half pence.

British Legion (Branch and Club) Poppies for Wreath - £1 0s. 0d.

Proceeds of Rummage Sale - £10 3s. 8d.

Trail of Pennies - £7 10s. 0d.

Proceeds of Concert, including Sale of Programmes (£1 2s. 1d.) and auction sale of Baby's Comforter (£1 0s. 9d.) - £22 7s. 4d.

Church collections

St Richard's R.C. Church, Buntingford - £1 1s. 2d.

Anstey - £2 1s. 7d.

Buntingford Congregational Church - 17s. 0d.

Total - £3 19s. 9d.

Grand total - £93 17s. 10d.

The above figure of £93 17s. 10d. represents the Gross Receipts up to the 7th December, and there is a further amount to be included in respect of the Church Collections, which has not yet come to hand.

The Gross Receipts for Poppy Day, 1925, amounted to £91 11s. 8d.

E.C. Clarke, Hon. Sec., Buntingford and District Branch British Legion.

Buntingford, 7th December, 1926.

14th January 1927 - Football - Aspenden v. Allenburys

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Football

Aspenden v. Allenburys

Played at Aspenden on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for the home side after a good game.

For about half-an-hour the play was very even, then Aspenden, who were always more dangerous, obtained three quick goals, H. Parker scoring the first two, and from a well-placed corner the visitor's centre-half put through his own goal.

Just before the interval the 'Bury scored. At half-time Aspenden were leading 3-1.

Immediately on resumption Aspenden attacked, and K. Smith increased the lead.

The 'Bury then scored direct from a corner, but after a melee in their goal-mouth H. Parker again scored.

Result- Aspenden 5, Allenburys 2. 

25th February 1927 - Football - Aspenden v. Hertford Athletic

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Football

Aspenden v. Hertford Athletic

Aspenden were at home to the Athletic on Saturday last, this was the return game of a fortnight before which Aspenden won, so they Athletic brought a strong team, and fully deserved the point they gained.

In the first-half the visitors did the majority of the attacking, and only the excellent play of the home defence kept them from scoring more than once, this was from a penaty for hands, which gave them the lead at the interval.

The second-half was more evenly contested, and after a quarter of an hour's play, Aspenden equalized from a well-placed corner that S. Dowler headed through.

The visitors were then awarded another penalty, but the home goalie saved well from the spot kick. Shortly afterwards Aspenden took the lead, when a shot fell in the goalmouth which enabled H. Parker to score at close range.

The Athletic then played with renewed energy, and from a fine movement easily scored.

This was followed by midfield play, and no further scoring.

Result - Aspenden 2 - Hertford Athletic 2.

18th February 1927 - Football - Hertford Town Juniors v. Aspenden

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Football

Hertford Town Juniors v. Aspenden

Aspenden visited Hertford on Saturday last, and although they lost by the only goal scored, they did most of the attacking, and were very unfortunate in not scoring on several occasions, but the muddy condition of the ground made foothold very difficult.

Aspenden opened strongly, and quickly forced two corners, from which they were unlucky in not scoring. They still continued their aggression which caused the home defence to be extended, but half-time arrived with no score.

Aspenden continued to press in the second-half, but could not penetrate the home defence. Just before time the home inside-right broke clean through the visitors defence well up the field, and scored with a fine shot.

Result:

Hertford Town Juniors

Aspenden - 0

Referee - Mr A.C. Walls, of Hertford.

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