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17th September 1926 - Death of Mr Edward Pigg

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Buckland

Death of Mr Edward Pigg

It is with much regret that we record the death of Mr Edward Pigg, of Buckland, Buntingford, a well-known Alderman of the County of Hertford, and a man admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Mr Pigg had been in failing health for nearly a year, and recently he had been seriously ill. He passed away on Monday morning last at his residence at Buckland.

Mr Pigg, who was born at Barkway, belonged to an old agricultural family. He farmed Chipping Hall Farm for many years, and was one of the best known breeders of Shire Horses in the County, his collection of silver cups, &c., being very fine.

He was appointed a Justice of the Peace for Herts in 1902. A staunch Conservative, he was a generous supporter of the cause, and took a particular interest in the Buntingford Branch of the Hitchin Conservative Association.

He was elected a Guardian of the Buntingford Union, and a member of the Buntingford Rural District Council in 1890, and held the chairmanship for some time. He was also chairman of the Ashwell Board of Guardians and a member of the Ashwell Rural District Council.

Besides County matters, he took a deep interest in all affairs connected with his village. He was a particularly good farmer and his men had great affection for him; his own quiet enthusiasm working wonders among them.

His wife, three daughters, and three sons survive him, and much sympathy is felt for them and other relatives in their great loss.

The funeral will take place at Barkway Church today (Friday), a report of which will appear in our next issue.

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Transcribers note: A copy of the following weeks paper does not appear to have been saved.

3rd December 1926 - Women's Conservative Association

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Women's Conservative Association

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Women's Branch of the Conservative Association was held in the George Assembly Room, Buntingford, a 6.30 p.m., on Friday, November 19th.

The President (Lady Heaton-Ellis) was present, also Mrs Williams (as Chairman), Mrs Dimsdale (the Vice-President), Mrs Baker (the hon. treasurer), and also the hon. secretary. There were over 100 members of the Association present.

The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed.

The hon. secretary's report was read, which showed the meetings had been well attended, as also had the Committee meetings.

The number of members on the books up to the end of October, 1926, was 244, which, in spite of removals and resignations, showed an increase of 26 members on last year's total.

A financial report was read by Mrs Baker, showing a small balance in hand.

Mrs Howard proposed, and Mrs Henry May seconded, that the officers be re-elected en bloc.

This was carried unanimously.

New names were added to the Committee, proposed by the hon. secretary and seconded by the hon. treasurer.

Mrs Howard, of Watford House, Westmill, gave a most excellent address on the danger of apathy on the part of women voters, and emphasised the responsibility that the vote had given to women.

There was an exhibition and sale of goods sent by members for the Buntingford stall at the Hitchin Fete, and the hon. sec. would like to take this opportunity of thanking all in the villages who have so generously contributed.

Tea was served most expeditiously by Mrs Thody and a band of helpers.

9th July 1926 - Lieut.-Col. C. Heaton-Ellis Knighted

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Lieut.-Col. C. Heaton-Ellis Knighted

Satisfaction and pleasure is expressed on all sides at the honour conferred on Col. C. Heaton-Ellis, of Wyddiall Hall, Buntingford, the King having conferred the honour Knighthood in the Birthday honours list week.

Col. Heaton-Ellis, who is the popular Chairman of the Hitchin Division Conservative and Liberal Unionist Association, was born in 1864, and educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge. 

In 1885, he jointed the 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment (Herts. Militia), then commanded by Col. R.B. Fellows, C.B., and in 1900 served in South Africa, and in the Great War both with his regiment and on special service under the Admiralty.

He was awarded the C.B.E. (Military) and thr 1914-15 star, retiring after the war as Lieut.-Colonel. He was a member of the Herts County Council 1903-1919, representing Layston (Buntingford) division; is Chairman of the Buntingford Petty Sessional Division; a Deputy Leiutenant for Herts; and was joint Secretary of the Puckeridge Hunt, with Mr Tresham Gilbey, in 1904-5.

He was elected Chairman of the North Herts Conservative Association on the retirement of the late Mr Delme-Radcliffe in 1906, and has held that position ever since.

It is his proud boast that during those many years he has invariably received the most whole-hearted and loyal support of his colleagues, and that the seat has always been held by members of the Conservative Party - the late Dr Hillier, Lord Cecil (best known in North Herts as "Lord Robert,") who was member for 11 years, and now by the present popular member, Major Guy Kindersley.

Col. Heaton-Ellis is a freemason, and an officer of the Grand Lodge, and has travelled extensively in Australia, East Africa, and the West Indies. In July, 1923, he and Mrs Heaton-Ellis accompanied by Lieut.-Col. L.G. Murray, commanding the 2nd King's African Rifles, crossed a little known part of Tanganyika Colony (late "German East") on a hunting expedition of over a month's duration, and obtained some interesting trophies. The party at one time was in a part of the country where the natives had never seen a white woman. 

The Colonel takes an active interest in all local institutions, and the whole district offers heartiest congratulations to him and to Lady Heaton-Ellis on the great honour conferred upon them.

2nd July 1926 - Conservative Gathering at Hatfield House

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Conservative Gathering at Hatfield House

Brilliant sunshine welcomed the members of the Conservative Association to the beautiful home of a family long famous in the annals of the Party, and Hatfield House and grounds, kindly thrown open to Major Kindersley's supporters, were greatly appreciated by about 800 guests, who gathered there on Wednesday afternoon by the kind invitation of the Marquise and Marchioness of Salisbury.

The proceedings were mainly of an informal character, and that largely contributed to the pleasure of all. The invitation was from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and omnibuses, charabancs, and all kinds and sizes of cars brought both men and women electors to enjoy roaming about the grounds and garden, and also to have the opportunity of seeing over some of the house and admiring the old pictures and other objects of interest.

Tea was served in a large marquee under shady trees, after which Major Kindersley (who, with Mrs Kindersley, had been moving about and conversing with many friends), gave a short address referring to the recent and present strikes, the Russian gold question, and this week's Labour outburst in Parliament.

Gracefully expressed words of thanks were spoken by Colonel Heaton-Ellis and by Mrs Hargreaves; and the kindly expression of welcome by Viscount Cranborne was enhanced by his hope that this happy occasion would only be the first of many similar gatherings.

Buntingford and district was well represented, and the meeting together of so many from various parts of the constituency testified not only to the strength and wellbeing of the Conservative cause, but to the happy and friendly spirit among its adherents.

 
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