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Armistice Day
Arrangements are now well in hand for the observance of Remembrance Day, Thursday, November 11th.
The Concert Committee met at Longmead this week and drew up arrangements for the concert to be given at the Benson Hall during the evening.
Mr Harry Gibbs, who gave great satisfaction last year is bringing 'The Gossips,' a novel concert party from London.
Tickets will be on sale at Mr H. Fry's.
Wyddiall
Harvest Thanksgiving
Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held at the Parish Church on Wednesday, October 6th, and the following Sunday.
On Wednesday evening there was a crowded congregation, when the preacher was the Rev. H.A. Marshall, Vicar of Royston. The collection, which amounted to £2 5s. 8d., was for the Royston Hospital.
On Sunday, October 10th, there were again crowded congregations, the Rector preaching at both the morning and evening services.
The collections throughout the day amounted to £3 5s. 7d., and were given to the Buntingford Nursing Association.
Women's Institute Building
The Buntingford Women's Institute is one of the largest in the district. For some time they have been in possession of a very convenient site, admirably situated in High Street.
In a variety of ways they have zealously and assidously acquired funds, and this has place [sic] them in a position to begin the erection of the new building.
It is gratifying to the members, and doubtless to the townspeople generally, that this important body in the town will ere the year has come to a close have a worthy building for their many activities.
The work connected with the building is proceeding apace, and attacting a good deal of interest. Mr C.E. Harradence has the work in hand.
Jumble Sale
A jumble sale, in aid of the funds of the Buntingford Bowls Club, was held at the George Hotel on Wednesday afternoon in last week.
Nearly all the articles sent by members and friends were sold, which resulted in a nett profit of £8 0s. 5d.
There was an assortment of articles from old books to golf clubs and live poultry.