13th August 1926 - Pretty Wedding

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Pretty Wedding

Monk-Jones - Ashford

There was a large attendance at the Buntingford Congregational Church on Wednesday last, when the marriage took place between Miss Elizabeth Sharland Ashford, youngest daughter of Mrs and the late Mr H.S. Ashford, J.P., of Layston Cottage, Buntingford, and Mr Norman Monk-Jones, B.A., of Bishops Stortford College.

The officiating clergy were the Rev. H.C. Carter, M.A., of Cambridge, and the Rev. John Cole, of Buntingford.

The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr E.J. Ashford, wore a bridal dress of white crepe de chine, grey shoes and stocking, and black hat, and carried a bouquet of blue cornflowers. She was attended by her sister, Miss N.J. Ashford.

The duties of best man were ably discharged by Mr A. Monk-Jones, brother of the bridegroom.

Mr H. Cutts was at the organ, and played Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." The hymns sung were "The King of Love my Shepherd is" and "Praise my soul the King of Heaven."

A reception was held at the home of the bride, and was attended by upwards of 70 guests. Later, amid hearty congratulations, Mr and Mrs Monk-Jones left for their honeymoon, which is being spent in Brittany.

The wedding presents numbered over 100.

13th August 1926 - Notices

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Registry Offices

Miss Brown's Registry Office, 136, Tenison Road, Cambridge. Est. 45 years - Many situations for good servants.

Cook £45 and House-Parlourmaid £40 (for Hitchen); also Between-maid for Buntingford, £18. Write Miss Brown, 136, Tenison Road, Cambridge.

For Sale

Creosote - Wood preservative, at 1/8 per gallon. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Second-hand portmanteaux and travelling trunks from 3/6; two 4ft. 6in. Bedsteads and springs, 25/- and 20/-; Chests of drawers from 30/-. Marvill, Buntingford.

Miscellaneous

Passengers required. Car returning from Herne Bay or district Thursday, Friday and Saturday next. David Smith, c/o Anthony, Buntingford.

Car for hire, 6d. per mile. Parties of 4 12/6 each per day. David Smith.

Roller (heavy) good second-hand required for cash. Also lawn mower in good condition. Box no. 80, "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

6th August 1926 - Sale - Throcking Hall Farm

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Sale

Mr Ernest Jennings, of Saffron Walden, conducted a sale of Throcking Hall Farm on Monday in last week.

The sale was held at the George Hotel, and there were about 20 persons present.

Bidding started at £4,000 and was carried to £5,800 when the Auctioneer stated that the reserve was £6,000 and that the farm would be withdrawn.

The farm was advertised as consisting of 130 acres, and it was stated that there was a good milk round.

6th August 1926 - Buntingford Local Association of Boy Scouts

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Buntingford Local Association of Boy Scouts

The Annual Rally in connection with the Buntingford and District Local Association of Boy Scouts was held on Wednesday in last week at Longmead (by king permission of H.C. Marshall, Esq., J.P.) There was keen competition and the rally was very successful.

The following three troops competed - Buntingford, Brent Pelham and Furneaux Pelham.

A 3 o'clock the scouts, who were in charge of District Commissioner Major M.E. Barclay, paraded on the Market Hill and then marched to "Longmead," where they competed for the Shield, which was previously held by the Brent Pelham Troop.

As will be seen by the following list, Buntingford and Brent Pelham each gained 75 out of a possible 90 marks, and therefore will hold the shield for six months each.

Buntingford

Turnout - 17

Ambulance - 15

Signalling - 16

Tent Pitching - 17 

Fire Lighting - 10

Total - 75

Brent Pelham

Turnout - 18

Ambulance - 14

Signalling - 20

Tent Pitching - 15

Fire Lighting - 8

Total - 75

Furneaux Pelham

Turnout - 16

Ambulance - 11

Signalling - 18

Tent Pitching - 14

Fire Lighting - 9

Total - 68

Marks possible 90.

The judges were Dr Campbell, Mr E.E. Dennis and Mr G. Last, and Messrs. A. Lake, F.W. Butler, A. Freeman and E.J. Totman acted as stewards.

Mrs Marshall kindly presented the shield to the winning troops, and the scouts thoroughly enjoyed the other sports which took place.

Mr E.E. Dennis (Hon. Sec and Treasurer) thanked Mr and Mrs Marshall for their kindness in placing the meadow at the disposal of the Association, and also for the excellent tea which had been provided.

Major Barclay also spoke of the great interest Mr Marshall had always taken in the Scout Movement in the district.

Cheers were then given for Mr and Mrs Marshall, Major Barclay (Secretary) and helps.

Special thanks are due to Messrs. G. Handy, H. May, S. Daniels, E.G. Thody, B.E. Thody, Harry Clark and the Buntingford Congregational Church for loan of materials.

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We have been asked to mention that Scoutmasters are still wanted. More troops could be found if Scoutmasters can be obtained.