Whist
Organised by the Buntingford Town Silver Band, a successful whist drive was held at the Assembly Room, the George Hotel, on Saturday evening last.
Mr T. Wornham was M.C., and prizes were won by the following:
Ladies - 1 Mr A. Postle, 2 Mr H. Handy (both playing as lady).
Gents - 1 Mr E. Hurry, 2 Mr S. Saunders.
A spot dance competition was won by Miss Cook and Mr Ivan Sharp.
Town Band
The Town Silver Band took advantage of the holiday by arranging two whist drives and dances in aid of the new instrument fund. Both proved successful.
At the Saturday evening event prizes were won by Mrs Nash and Mrs Goodwin, Mr Cook and Mr E. Martin for whist, and by Mrs Handy and partner for the dancing competition.
On Monday there was again an excellent company present, when whist prizes went to the following:
Ladies - 1 Mrs Bishop, 2 Mrs Dray, 3 Miss Hatchett.
Gents - 1 Mr J. Wornham, 2 Mr S. Dowler, 3 Mr S. Smith.
Lucky ticket, Mr Humbly.
Spot dance winners - Miss M. Cornwell and Mr P. Wright.
Mr T. Wornham ably carried out the duties of M.C. at both events.
Whist Drive
Another enjoyable evening was spent by all who participated in the weekly whist drive and dance held at the George Hotel on Saturday evening last, in aid of the Town Silver Band.
Prizes were won by the following:
Ladies - 1 Mr E. Bruce (playing as lady), 2 Mr J. Philpott (playing as lady), lowest score - Mrs Watson.
Gents - 1 Mr S. Pledger, 2 Mr H. Clark. Lowest score - Mr Heddell.
In the spot dance competition the prize was won by Miss Cook and Mr L. Smith. Mr T. Wornham was the efficient M.C.
Buntingford Petty Sessions
Friday last, before Lieut-Col C.H. Heaton-Ellis, C.B.E., Mrs Dimsdale, and Capt. H.H. Williams.
POOR RATES
Poor rates for the following parishes were presented by the Overseers and signed by the Justices.
It was stated that with the exception of Layston parish there were no arrears: Layston Poor Rate 5/-, lighting 3d.; Aspenden Poor Rate 5/-, lighting 6d.; Wyddiall Poor Rate 5/-; Buckland 4/8; Throcking 6/-; Little Hormead 5/-; Braughing 4/8.
AN ARREARS CASE
Jack Cecil Cook, of Hay Street, was summoned by Mr H.J. Andrews who stated that money due under an affiliation order had not been paid. The defendant did not appear, and the Chairman signed a warrant for his arrest. The police left immediately, and brought defendant to the Court within a few minutes.
P.C. Gillett then gave formal evidence of arrest. He stated that he had just arrested the defendant in Harestreet.
Asked by the Chairman why he had paid no money under the order made in November last, the defendant said his wages were only 25/- per week; his father was ill, and there were two children at home.
The Chairman said the defendant would have to pay or go to prison. He had not attempted to pay anything. Defendant would be committed to prison for one month, but the order would be suspended until Friday, May 7th, to enable the defendant to pay.
CHAIRMAN'S ADVICE TO A YOUNG LAD
A Buntingford lad was summoned by his late employer for stealing a shilling. The defendant's late employer stated that he did not wish to press the case as he had had no previous trouble with the lad.
The Chairman, who said he knew the lad's parents were very respectable, gave the defendant some good advice, and bound him over for two years.
NO LIGHT
Gladys Cook, of Hay Street, Braughing, was summoned for riding a cycle without a light at Westmill, Buntingford.
P.C. Williams said he was on duty at Westmill on 12th April at 8.40 p.m., when he saw a cyclist approach. He signalled to her to stop as he noticed there was no lamp on the machine. He asked her for an explanation and the defendant replied "I have been to the hairdressers; I did not think I should be there so long."
The Chairman read a letter from the defendant, who did not appear.
Supt. Wright stated that the defendant was a sister of the defendant Cook who had been brought up on arrest.
The Chairman, in imposing a fine of 10/-, said the family seemed to have no respect for the Court. He also instructed the superintendant to see that the girl was informed that had she been present the magistrates might have taken a more lenient view of the matter. She had not appeared and would therefore be fined.
Death of Mr David Anderson
At the age of 76 years, the death took place on the 17th inst. of Mr David Anderson, of Norfolk Road, Buntingford. He had been in bad health for some time, and bore his illness with much patience.
The funeral took place on Monday last, the remains of the deceased being laid to rest in Layston Churchyard. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. Howard.
The immediate mourners were: Mr Henry Anderson (son), Mrs Cook and Mrs Brett (daughters), Mr George Anderson (brother), Mrs H. Anderson and Mrs D. Anderson (daughters-in-law), Miss Kathleen Anderson (granddaughter), Mr John Brett (grandson), Mr and Mrs Wren (nephew and niece), and Rev. John. Cole.
There was [sic] a number of floral tokens.