29th October 1926 - Buckland Women's Institute

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Buckland

Women's Institute

The monthly meeting for October was held on the 13th inst., in the School, and a very good attendance of members had another nice evening.

Business dispensed with, Mr C. Bullard (Letchworth), gave a very good demonstration on basket-making, a hearty vote of thanks being passed to him by Mrs J. Carter.

A memory competition was entered into by quite a large number, Mrs Jarman, Miss N. Carter, and Mrs H. Carter having to cut for the prize, the latter then winning.

Tea was served by Mrs J. Bishop, Mrs Geaves, Mrs Beadle, Mrs Masters, Mrs A. Gilby, and Mrs W. Hagger.

Exchange and Mart (jumble sale) was keenly entered into, and the saleswomen were kept fairly busy for quite a little time.

At the previous monthly meeting, Mrs E.T. Morris, Miss P. Morris, Mrs Masters, Mrs C. Jackson and Mrs H. Carter entertained the members with recitations, singing and music. 

Many jolly meetings are looked forward to as a Women's Institute singing class has been formed, and is in the capable hands of Mrs Edridge, of Furneaux Pelham.

5th Oct 1928 - Buckland, Whist Drive and Dance

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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.