3rd December 1926 - Meeting of Farmers at Buntingford

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Meeting of Farmers at Buntingford

The Cost of Farm Cultivation

A meeting of local farmers was held at the Poor Law Institution on Wednesday in last week, when the question of the cost of farm cultivation was discussed.

The chair was taken by Captain E.T. Morris J.P., and between 40 and 50 farmers were present.

The chairman gave a very interesting address on the cost of cultivations, his figures being based on the records taken at the Herts Agricultural Institution at "Oakland." A discussion followed when several questions were asked and answered.

The meeting was a very successful one, and resulted in the formation of a Buntingford and District Agricultural Debating Society. Capt. E.T. Morris was elected President, with Mr G. Scarborough-Taylor as Hon. Sec., and Mr A. Macarthur as Hon. Treas. 

The committee of ten elected were all local farmers. The subscription to the society was fixed at 2/6 per year, and meetings for discussion on important farming questions will be held from time to time.

A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the business of the meeting.

3rd December 1926 - Correspondence

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Correspondence

To the Editor, Buntingford Gazette

Dear Sir,

At this time of the year there is always a number of residents of the town of Buntingford who think they are forgotten.

The distribution of Charity coals and bread is the signal for many outbursts of dissatisfaction, and if I may be allowed to voice my little trouble now, I know that on Christmas Day I shall not have been forgotten again.

I have lived by myself for many years, and it is only on rare occasions that I have met my own kith and kin, and even at such meetings there has been little time for discussion between us, as immediately my work is finished I have been rushed back to my home.

It is some years now since I was last in the High Street, and it is through overhearing the conversation of persons passing my house, that I learn of the changes that have taken place in our old town.

When I first came to Buntingford - some 30 years ago - I was the talk of the town; persons from the district would call at my house to see and admire me. In those days I was able to work well, and when my services were required I set an example of thoroughness and reliability.

My family of eight grew older and some left the town, leaving me to share my modest home alone. My eldest son, a Captain, is the only one of my family who ever calls upon me, and as he leaves the house I can see that he views my position with regret, and thinks of the times when I was "one of best."

Little boys stoned my windows early last year, and the broken windows and rotten door post have all helped the weather to enter my house and make me look a wreck.

I think I could work now, except that my lungs are a bit congested, and perhaps this letter will be the means of my receiving a little attention from those who remember me in the past, and of those, who although they have never seen me, may be glad to call upon my services in the future.

Yours faithfully,

(Mrs.) Merryweather

Fire Engine House, Buntingford

29th Nov. 1926

3rd December 1926 - Buntingford Town Band Whist Drive and Dance

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Buntingford Town Band

Whist Drive and Dance

A whist drive and dance, in aid of the Buntingford Town Silver Band funds, was held at the Benson Hall on Wednesday evening last.

Sixteen tables were in use for whist, Mr T. Wornham officiating as M.C.

Scoring was not very high. Mrs B.E. Thody took first lady's prize - Half a tea set - with a score of 172. The second prize, a pretty floating bowl, was won by Miss Norman, Mr W. Watson (playing as lady) securing third prize - a pair of glass candlesticks.

In the gents section, Mr H. Howard was first, winning half-dozen stainless steel knives. Mr Budd took second prize (a tobacco jar), and Mr Leslie Smith third - a hot water bottle.

The Rev. Fr. Morgan gave a beaded girdle as a lucky number prize, which was won by Mrs Bishop.

The prizes were presented by Miss Lushington, who made a few well-chosen remarks.

Later dancing was indulged in till midnight - the music being supplied by members of the Town Band.

3rd December 1926 - Buntingford adverts

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Buntingford

Join our Clothing Club - Everything for Household, Ladies, Children's and Men's Wear. Liberal discount given. Ask for details. E.B. Haddock, Buntingford. - ADVT.

Have your boots & shoes repaired locally by E.C. Scrivener, New Town. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Sole agent for Barratt's, Northampton. - ADVT.

Wellington Boots - Children's 6 to 10, 10/6. Misses, 11 to 2, 11/6. Ladies' 13/11. Men's 21/9. E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford. - ADVT.

Full selection of blankets, 18/6 to 45/- pair. Down quilts, 21/-. to 45/-, and cot blankets 1/11 and a half. E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford - ADVT.

Having secured a big parcel of leather on advantageous terms, my prices for soling and heeling - Ladies' 2/6 and 2/9, Gents 4/- and 4/6. Sewn on 6d. extra. E. Browne, High Street, Buntingford - ADVT.