5th Oct 1928 - Buckland, Whist Drive and Dance

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Buckland

Whist Drive and Dance

A successful whist drive and dance was held in the School on September 28th, in aid of the children's treat.

Although the day was very wet, a good number was present. Miss F. Pigg presented the prizes to the following lucky winners:

Ladies - 1 Miss P. Jackson, 2 Mrs E. Bunce; Gents - 1 Mr F. Stoten, 2 Mr J. Baker; booby Mr S. Bullard; lucky chair Miss C Norris.

Excellent refreshments were served by the Women's Institute members, to whom the promoters wish to give their best thanks. A large iced cake was raffled, the winnter being Mr W. Gatward. Also a fancy sandwich, containing a lucky charm, given by Mrs Dommett, was won by Miss C. Hagger.

The Mavis Dance Band played splendidly, and a most enjoyable evening ended with the singing of the National Anthem.

Dec 1910 - Death of Louisa Baker

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Baker - On the 3rd December, at Buntingford, Louisa Ann, widow of Thomas Baker, aged 72 years.

[Note - this is from the Herts and Cambs Reporter]

Dec 1910 - Notice: Buntingford Bakers and Christmas Boxes

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Notice

Buntingford Bakers and Christmas Boxes

The undersigned bakers of Buntingford beg to give notice that they have decided to discontinue the giving of Christmas Boxes.

Herbert T. Baker, High Street,

John Crane, High Street,

Robert F. Dellow, High Street,

Fred Moule, High Street,

David Westwood, High Street.

November 30th, 1910.

[Note - this is from the Herts and Cambs Reporter]

5th Feb 1926 - Nursing Fund Whist Drive

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Nursing Fund Whist Drive

A SUCCESSFUL EVENING

Miss Lushington and her many helpers are to be heartily congratulated upon the complete success of their annual whist drive and dance held on Wednesday evening last at Benson Hall, Buntingford.

There was a large gathering, especially for the dancing, Mr E.E. Dennis acted as MC for Whist.

The evening commenced with a whist drive, prizes for which were given by local residents. Twenty-six tables were occupied, and the prizes were presented by Miss Lushington to the following:

Ladies - 1 Mrs D. Capps (umbrella), 2 Mrs Tapper (footwarmer), 3 Miss Cornwell (handkerchiefs).

Gents - 1 Mr Whitby (brush and comb), 2 Mr Gray (case of spoons), 3 Mr Baker (pictures).

Lucky tickets - Mr G. Lindsell (sugar basin) and Mr W. Watson (attache case).

Miss Lushington, in presenting the prizes, thanked the company for their help. The Nursing Association was a most efficient one, and it was pleasing to see such response to the call for help. She would also like to thank those who had assisted to make the annual event so successful (applause).

The Buntingford Town Silver Band was in attendance, and dancing was indulged in until midnight, the excellent dance programme being enjoyed to the full. Mr Leslie Smith acted as M.C. At intervals the Band was relieved by Mr E.E. Dennis (piano) and his dance music was much enjoyed.

At the close, Mr E.E. Dennis proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the band for their services.