12 Oct 1928 - Buckland Women's Institute

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Buckland

Women's Institute

The usual monthly meeting was held in the School on Wednesday evening, when the President, Miss N. Pigg, was in the chair. Nearly all members were present.

The meeting opened with a demonstration on silk flower making by Mrs Codrington, of Great Hormead Bury, who exhibited a gorgeous assortment of her own making.

Envious eyes were cast upon these, and the demonstrator was cordially thanked before leaving.

Business having been dealt with, tea was enjoyed. Then followed a small "Exchange and Mart." An amusing sketch, entitled "Impossible Perkins," was given by Miss Gilbey (hon. secretary), Mrs Tott and Mrs Masters, and these ladies were also heartily thanked.

The singing of the National Anthem terminated a very pleasant evening.

[Transcriber note: The demonstrator's name is clearly spelled as Codrington, but a Mr Coddington of Hormead Bury was a speaker at Hormead WI in February 1926, so I'm not sure what the correct surname spelling is.]

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.

19th Feb 1926 - Buckland measles epidemic

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Buckland

There are still several cases of measles in the village and several adults are affected.

It has been decided to keep the school closed for a further period.

19th Feb 1926 - To Let and For Sale

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TO LET

Good shop and house in Buntingford. Apply, Box No. 48, "Gazette" Office, Buntingford.

FOR SALE

Eggs for Hatching - R.I.R., White Wyandotte and Light Sussex. 4/- sitting; 30/- 100. Ellis Mildren, Buckland, Buntingford.

Ducks pay better than chickens - Khaki Campbell's eggs for sitting, 4/- per dozen. A. Dray, Riverside, Buntingford.

For early spring-cleaning we have the stuff you want. 7lb. tins paste Distemper, colours 3/-; white 19. 3 1/2 lb packets (dry), colours 1/8. Attwood & Son.

Wallpapers from 4d. roll. Paints 7d. per tin. Grate black (with brush) 1/- Floor stain 1/6 per tin. Attwood & Son, Buntingford.