3rd Feb 1928 - League of Nations Union

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League of Nations Union

Despite a very wet evening, the Women's Institute Hall was well filled on Thursday evening of last week, of the occasion of a meeting in connection with the League of Nations Union.

The chair was taken by Sir Charles Heaton-Ellis, who was supported on the platform by Mrs M.E. Downer, Mrs Lanyon, Mrs G.C. Coutts Deacon, Miss Woods, the Rev. A. Howard, the Rev. E.E. Empringham, the Rev. F.R. Williams, the Rev. A.G. Langdon, the Rev. W. Mc C Kerr and the Rev. John Cole.

A letter of regret at being unable to attend was read from the Rev. A.N. Morgan.

The Chairman gave a very able survey of the work of the League of Nations, and referred to Lord Robert Cecil as whose life's work was for the League. (Applause)

Sir Charles then referred to the past work of the League and added that it would do still greater work in the future (Applause).

Mrs M.E. Downer, of the League of Nations Union, then gave an extremely interesting address on the work of the League of Nations. The League, she said, would settle disputes by reason and not by thought. The Battle of Trafalgar cost £88,000, but one of our present day battleships cost £6,000,000 and we were no stronger in the Navy than we were in Nelson's day. They had in the League of Nations a piece of machinery that could stop war; the machinery was not perfect, but it was everyone's duty to support the League.

The speaker's fine closing appeal resulted in 37 new members being enrolled.

Mr Andrew Weir moved a vote of thanks to Mrs Downer for her most interesting address. He (Mr Weir) could not help thinking that if anyone knew of any other way of settling disputes than through the League of Nations, then for God's sake let them say so.

Miss Woods seconded the vote of thanks, which was carried amid applause.

Mr W.S. Fordham, of Puckeridge, moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and this was seconded by Mr W.J. May and carried with applause.

Thanks are due to the Rev. E.E. Empringham, of Cottered, for the excellent arrangements in connection with the meeting - it is through him that a brand was formed in the district. Mrs Lanyon has also done valuable work in the Braughing district.

Members of the Cottered Troop of Scouts were on duty at the Hall, and handed round enrolment forms.

26th Oct 1928 - Cottered Congregational Church Harvest Festival

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Cottered

Congregational Church Harvest Festival

The Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held on Sunday and Monday last at 6 and 7.15 p.m. respectively. As usual, the Church was prettily decorated, and each service was exceedingly well attended. The ample display of flowers, fruit, vegetables, &c., was proof of the great interest shown in this annual event in the village.

Mr Rogers, of Hay Street, Braughing, conducted the Sunday service, and was assisted by Mr Leader, who gave a very stirring address. God, said Mr Leader, has not broken His promises, and He deserves our praise and thanks not once a year or once a month or once a week, but daily. Harvest time, he continued, should be a stocktaking time for each one of us - a time for examining the fruits of our last sowing and for choosing the seeds for our next.

Mr Rogers spoke on similar lines, and the service closed with the hymn "Sow in the morn thy seed." Mrs Grundy kindly presided at the organ. The collection amounted to 14s. 3 1/2d.

On Monday, Mr Andrew Miller, of Barnet, delivered the address, and was supported by Revd John Cole, of Buntingford, and Mr Harper, of Therfield. Unlike so many earthly promises; said Mr Miller, God's promises were made without repentance and they still stood after 4,000 years as the display of produce before him proved.

Mrs Miller gave two very delightful solos, with autoharp accompaniment, entitled "In the Garden" and "The Love of God." The Buntingford Town Silver Band (under the direction of Mr E.J. Smith) very kindly provided the music for the hymns.

The collection amounted to £2 0s. 3 1/2d. and the sale of produce after the service realised £2 5s. 6d.

The collections and proceeds of sale will be equally divided between the Royston and District Hospital and the Church Funds.

12th Feb 1926 - Wedding

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Wedding

There was a large number of persons present at the Congregational Church, Buntingford, on Monday morning last, the occasional being the marriage of Miss Lois Howard, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Howard, and Mr Arthur Dray, both of Buntingford.

Both parties are well known and respected in the town, and are ardent workers for the Congregational Church.

The bridegroom served in France for four years during the war, and was in most of the engagement in which the 2nd Bedford Regiment took part.

The ceremony on Monday was conducted by the Revd. John Cole, and the hymn sung was "O welcome was the call." Mr H. Cutts presided at the organ.

The bride looked well in a grey coat frock with hat and fur to match, and carried a sheaf of arum lillies. She was given away by Mr Henry Howard, her brother. The duties of best man were ably discharged by Mr Albert Dray, brother of the bridegroom.

The wedding breakfast was held at the bride's home, and some 20 to 30 guests were present.

Mr and Mrs Dray were the happy recipients of 80 useful presents.

12th Feb 1926 - Births, Marriages and Deaths

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Births, Marriages, and Deaths

MARRIAGE

Dray-Howard - On Monday, February 8th, at the Congregational Church, Buntingford, by the Rev. John Cole, Lois, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Howard, of Buntingford, to Mr A. Dray, also of Buntingford.

GOLDEN WEDDING

Law-Harris - At Caerleon Chirch, on February 9th, 1876, Cordelia, fourth daughter of Mrs and the late Mr G Harris, of Courtymonus Farm Llangottock, to Mr Thomas Law, third son of Mr and Mrs Law, of Moor Green Farm, Corsham.

Miss A.F. Cornwell wishes to thank all friends of Buntingford for their kind symapthy in her sad loss.

Western Cottage, Buntingford

Feb. 6th, 1926.