Death
We regret to announce the death of Mrs H. Clarke, mother of Mr E.C. Clarke (Clerk to the Buntingford Board of Guardians and Rural District Council), which took place at Garland Road, Ware, early on Sunday last.
The deceased, who was 76 years of age, had been in failing health. The deceased leaves two daughters and one son, for whom much sympathy is felt.
The funeral took place at Ware on Wednesday afternoon, The Rev. Newell officiating.
To the Editor, Buntingford Gazette
Buntingford Improvement Society
Sir,
The correspondence in this matter has undoubtedly shown that a certain amount of interest is in existence as to the possibilities of this Society, which suggests that its activities might be advantage be re-commenced.
When formed, the actual name of the Society was not popular with some supporters, who thought it should be a Ratepayer's Association instead.
I propose calling a Public Meeting sometime in the week following the General Election, a notice of which will appear in the advertisement columns of the "Gazette" next week, when it is hoped that all those interested will attend.
The whole question can ben be thoroughly discussed, and let us hope the Society with such good objects can be resuscitated, even if it is necessary to re-christen it.
The Society certainly effected many improvements in addition to bringing together those interested in the Town, while its primary object was the mutual benefit of the townspeople generally, but a certain hostility was apparant which a public meeting may help to remove.
Yours faithfully,
H. Clarke, Hon. Secretary.
Buntingford Nursing Association
The twenty-ninth annual report and statement of accounts of the above Association has recently been issued, and as usual affords pleasure in reviewing. Eight parishes are affiliated with the Assocation, which is thus one of the largest in North Herts.
The committee, in their report, express gratitude for the liberal support of subscribers and friends to the Nursing Association during the past year.
Thanks are accorded to Miss Woods, who permitted the Fete, on behalf of the Association, to be held at Layston Court last July, when the proceeds exceeded £62. Among others that rendered valuable aid in various ways were - The Foresters, Women's Institute, Miss Lushington, and Messrs. E.C. Clarke, H. Fry, A. Hedges, Jeffrey Smith, R. Brabrook and L. Smith.
The devoted work of the Nurses is highly appreciated throughout the parishes. Nurse Davies' visits totalled 2587 and Nurse Tunwells 1181.
Passing to the accounts, their perusal is equally gratifying, and show receipts £350 4s. 9d., and a balance in the treasurer's hands of £22 10s. 1d.
Among the receipt items are - Subscriptions £79 5s. 6d., fete £62 2s. 11d., donations £32 10s., collections in Church £6 9s. 3d., and cottage monthly subscriptions £16 10s. 1d.
For many years the committee have always carried on their administrative work with signal success, and this is again a dominant feature acknowledged by the whole Association.
To Mrs A. Dixon, the time-honoured chairman and secretary, sincere thanks are expressed on all sides for the splendid work she does for the Association, which owes so much of its success and thorough efficiency to her wise counsel, energy and experience.
Buntingford Board of Guardians
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room yesterday (Thursday).
Present: Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mr F.B. Cannon (Vice Chairman), the Rev. L.W. Wright, Captain H.H. Williams, Messrs. A.W. Page, T.J. Stick, W.J. May, A.J. Hayes, W.H. Kittow, H.C. Marshall, C. Fraser, G.C. Wilson and H.E. Dudley, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), and the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin).
Master's Report
The Master reported as follows:
Number of inmates - men 15, women 13, children 2. Total 31. Corresponding period last year - 35.
During the month one inmate has died and one has been discharged.
The number of tramps admitted during the month is 94, against 13 for the corresponding period last year.
Gifts
The following gifts have been received and were much appreciated: Miss E. Porter, books; Mrs T. Law, books; Mrs Greg, rhubard; Miss Lushingtons, balls for children and cake for tea on Thursday evening.
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The Chairman said the Board was very grateful to the donors of the gifts.
The Board discussed the matter regarding the increase in tramps. It was stated that the Surveyor had a scheme for finding more accommodation, and it was resolved that the matter be left to the House Committee for action.
The Chairman stated that in view of the large increase he thought the matter of additional accommodation was of an urgent nature.
Tenders
The following tenders were received by the Board, and accepted:
Shaving - C. Miles
Groceries and Oilmen's Goods - Forrest Stores.
Milk (1/- gallon) - C. Smith.
Coffins - G. Saggers.
Meat - Clark (Ware).
Bread and flour - C.S. Coates.
Assessment Committee
The following were appointed to serve on the Assessment Committee under the new Rating and Valuation Act: Captain H.H. Williams and Mr F.B. Cannon.
Audit
The Clerk reported that the annual audit would be held on July 4th.
County Rate
The Clerk stated that the precept for the County Rate amounted to £2942 3s. 1d.