14th January 1927 - Children Entertained

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Children Entertained

On Tuesday, about 50 children, residing in Baldock Road, Buntingford, assembled at the George Hotel for the annual treat, which was generously given by Mr and Mrs H.C. Marshall, of Longmead.

Mrs C.S. Coates catered and prepared a sumptuous repast; the long tables being loaded with sweetmeats calculated to suit juvenile appetites.

Each child was given a cracker containing a hat or cap. After tea, the tables were cleared and the room arranged for games, &c., which went on merrily till 6.30 when each child was presented with a toy from the large Xmas tree.

Mrs Marshall distributed the gifts to the children and also to the whole of the grown-ups present.

Before leaving, cakes, lemonade and oranges were served and very hearty cheers given for Mr and Mrs Marshall, who were both present. The treat passed off very successfully.

20th Jan 1928 - Annual Treat

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Annual Treat

Mr and Mrs H.C. Marshall, of Longmead, kindly invited the children of Baldock Road to a New Year's Treat on Tuesday. The event was held at the Ex-Service Men's Club, and the room was beautifully decorated for the occasion.

A Christmas Tree stood at one end of the room, and the tree was heavily laden with every description of toys suitable for boys and girls. Over forty sat down to an excellent tea, which was supplied by Mrs H. Mead, of Buntingford.

Tea over, the room was speedily cleared for games, &c., which went on amid much noise and merriment. In the amusements and games assistance was kindly given by Mr E.J. Totman and Mr B.E. Thody, while the following ladies assisted Mrs Marshall with the tea and refreshments - Mrs H.H. Williams, Miss Ward, Mrs Totman, Miss Lewis, Mrs Rustead and Mrs B.E. Thody. Mr Marshall arrived during the evening, and was greeted with vociferous cheering.

The Christmas Tree was then lit up with coloured electric lamps and each child received a present. The grown-ups, too, all received a suitable gift from the tree.

At the close the children partook of sausages rolls, cake and lemonade. God Save the King was sung, and hearty resounding cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Marshall and all the helpers. The children dispersed highly delighted with the treat they had so much enjoyed.