Salvation Army
To enable the local corps to hear the Salvation Army Service, which was broadcast from the London Studio on Sunday evening, when an excellent address was given bty General Booth, Mr H. Clarke kindly placed his wireless set in the S.A. Hall, and the service was very much enjoyed by those present.
The officers are extremely grateful to Mr Clarke for his kindess, as it gave many local Salvationists the opportunity for listening for the first time to their leader.
Football Club
On Tuesday evening a whist drive and dance, in aid of the funds of the Town Football Club, was held at the Benson Hall, when in spite of a very foggy evening, several persons from the district were present. The event was quite successful.
Twenty-four tables were in use, and Mr H. Clarke carried out the duties of M.C. The voucher prizes were won by the following players: Ladies - 1 Mrs Nash 9188), 2 Mrs S. Smith (183), 3 Mrs Piggott (173). Gents - 1 Mr T. Pledger (173), 2 Mr R Fisher (172), 3 Mr M. Corp (171). A special prize for the highest score at the first half was given by Mr Daniels, and this was won by Mr E. Hatchett.
At the conclusion of the whist, dancing took place until midnight.
Mr C.H. Tottman officiated as M.C. and the music was supplied by the "Mavis" Dance Band.
School Attendance
A meeting of the Buntingford Education Sub-Committee was held at the Board Room on Tuesday morning, Mr C. Hummerstone presiding. Other members present were Mrs Alex Dixon, the Rev. F.R. Williams, the Rev. John Cole, Captain H.H. Williams, and Messrs. E.E. Dennis, W.J. May and G.C. Wilson, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke) and the School Attendance Officer (Mr B.E. Thody).
Five cases of irregular attendance were dealt with and warnings issued. The Attendance Officer reported that there were 690 children on the registers and that the attendance for the past week was 92.7.
The Committee fixed the holidays for the current year and also passed accounts relating to the Technical Institute.
Buntingford Rural District Council
Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Rural District Council was held at the Board Room on Thursday in last week, when there were present: Capt. H.H. Williams (in the chair), Mrs Dimsdale, Messrs. C. Hummerstone, F.B. Cannon, H.C. Marshall, C. Fraser, H.S. Ward, A.W. Page, T.J. Stick, A.J. Hayes, G.C. Wilson, and W.J. May, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke) and the Surveyor (Mr E.G. Thody).
The Surveyor presented his monthly report. During the month the water consumption had been 1,060,000 gallons. The water level at the Waterworks had risen a further six feet, being six feet higher than at February last. Owing to this it was considered advisable to overhaul and re-leather the pumps.
Isolation Hospital
No cases had been reported during the month and the hospital was closed. Certain repairs were necessary to the building.
The Hospital Committee agreed to inspect the Hospital at an early date and submit a statement of what repairs were necessary.
Mr W. Houlden, of Buntingford, made application for assistance under the Housing (Rural Workers) Act, and the necessary forms to be completed were issued.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr W.J. May tendering his resignation from the Board of Guardians and Rural District Council, as he was shortly leaving the district.
The Chairman said how much they all regretted Mr May's departure. They were all deeply conscious of the fact that he had been a very valuable member, and the Council would wish him the best of luck.
Mr Hummerstone, the Chairman of the Board of Guardians, associated himself with the Chairman's remarks, to which Mr May suitably replied.
The remainder of the business was of a formal nature.