Engagement
The engagement is announced between the Revd. Frederick J. Cole, Minister of Buntingford Congregational Church, and Miss C. Edith Nevill, daughter of V. St. John Nevill, Eqs., of Cottered.
The marriage will take place shortly.
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18th January 1924 - Buntingford Rural District Council
Note: The last column of the article seems to be one that actually belongs in the middle, before the column that starts "Cottered". I have transcribed this with the text in the correct place to prevent any confusion with screen readers.
Buntingford Rural District Council
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Rural District Council was held in the Board Room on Thursday of last week.
The Chairman (Mr H.C. Marshall) presided, others present being Messrs. E.T. Morris, F.B. Cannon, C. Fraser, G.C. Wilson, H.H. Williams, C. Hummerstone, W.J. May, F. Prime, J. Bygrave and G. Graves, Mrs C.R. Dimsdale, the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke) and the Surveyor (Mr E.G. Thody).
Isolation Hospital
The Surveyor reported that no cases of infectious disease had been notified during the past month, and that the Hospital was closed.
Waterworks
The consumption of water during the past month was reported as follows:
1st week 207,000 gallons
2nd week 214,000 gallons
3rd week 190,000 gallons
4th week 208,000 gallons
The water level has risen a further two feet and the rest level is now 33 feet, being 2ft. 6ins. higher than in January 1923.
A supply of 400 gallons of paraffin had recently been procured.
Buckland House Scheme
The Surveyor reported that a sample of water taken from the bore hole had been submitted for analyst [sic].
The report stated that the water was distinctly hard, but in all respects it was quite good.
It was considered a wholesome water, and the turbidity would disappear with use.
Electric Light Discussed
It was notified that the North Metropolitan Electric Company proposed applying for powers to supply energy to include the Rural Districts of Buntingford, Ashwell, Hadham and Hitchin.
The Chairman explained the purport of the Bill, and said that he thought the Board would approved of it, but at the same time he thought that a public meeting should be called to discuss the matter.
He hoped that the proposed charge of 10d. per unit would be revised as early as possible.
The Chairman then made the following observations on Clauses 7 and 8 of the Bill:
Clause 7. Under this clause as drawn, the Company can exercise their powers without the consent of the Local Authority where such authority were not authorised distributors at the time of pass the Act. Should the Company obtain the consent of the Council before exercising their powers in the district?
Clause 8. The maximum charge of 10d. per unit, which is to remain in force for a period of three years from the passing of the Act. Under this clause as drawn, a revision of prices cannot take place until after a period of three years. A revision of prices should be permitted to take place any time after the passing of the Act.
It is suggested that Clause 7 should be amended so that the Council would be protected in regard to the Company exercising their powers in the District, and the County Council should consult those Councillors representing the district and ascertain their views before giving their consent.
The following resolution was then unanimously carried:
"That this Council having examined and considered the North Metropolitan Electric Power Supply Bill 1924 are of opinion that Clause 7 should be amended to the effect that the Company shall not exercise their powers to supply in the District except without the previous consent under seal of the County Council, after consultation with representatives of the Local Authorities.
That Clause 8 should be amended so as to permit a revision of charges taking place at any time after the passing of the Act, and not post-poned for a period of three years."
The Chairman, who said that the Hertfordshire Council had the matter in hand, said he would be seeing Sir James Devonshire on the 23rd of January, and that no doubt if the public were willing, and could guarantee a certain number of consumers, the Company would expedite facilities.
Captain E.T. Morris asked if the service would pass through Buckland, and the Chairman said he understood it would.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the Clerk of the Hertfordshire County Council respecting the points raised.
Cottered
The Surveyor stated that owing to carelessness on the part of those drawing water, the elevator was broken on the 8th. The cost of repairs would be £2.
Ardeley
It was reported that the contractor was proceeding with the well-boring, and was down 210 feet. There was 50 feet head of water, and testing was being commenced that day.
A Nuisance at Cromer
The Surveyor reported that a considerable quantity of sewage matter discharged into an open ditch running through the village street. It appeared that the sewage flowed from several properties.
The Surveyor was instructed to interview the owners of the properties with a view to devising a scheme whereby the sewage could be dealt with.
Condemned Cottages
Four cottages situate in Little Lane, which had previously been condemned as unfit for human habitation, were reported to be vacated and closed.
Westmill Cottages
One of the tenants of the Council Cottages at Westmill reported that the mantel shelf in the parlour collapsed, and that his clock and sundry ornaments were thrown to the floor and broken. The tenant had estimated the damage to be about £5.
One of the Councillors caused laughter by saying that he thought mantel shelves should have a notice similar to that on brides, showing what weight they could take.
21st December 1928 - Emigrants to Australia
Cottered
Emigrants to Australia
The news of the departure of Mr and Mrs Osborne and their daughter to Australia has come as a surprise to the villagers, who will doubtless wish them a safe voyage and every success in their new undertaking.
For the sixteen years they have resided at "The Bull" hotel, Mr and Mrs Osborne have made many friends and acquaintances, due to their hospitable manner and corteous [sic] nature.
The new year will see three familiar faces set sail for that far-off land, where Mr and Mrs Osborne will join their son Jim, who went to Australia some six years ago. He is in a flourishing position on a sugar cane farm at Mackay, Queensland.
27th August 1926 - Buntingford Petty Sessions
Buntingford Petty Sessions
Friday last, before Sir Charles Heaton-Ellis, C.B.E., and Captain H.H. Williams, with the Clerk (Mr H.M. Gisby).
No Licence
William Brown, of Harestreet, Buntingford, was charged with keeping a dog without a licence.
P.c. Gillett gave evidence of calling on defendant at 10 p.m. on 21st June.
The Chairman, who referred to the absence of the defendant from Court, said there would be a fine of 10/- with 4/- costs.
A Motor Case: Sequel to an Accident
Cecil Charles, of Cottered, was summoned for driving a motor car without having efficient brakes attached, at Buntingford, on 14th July.
P.c. Williams, of Buntingford, stated that he was called to the scene of an accident during the afternoon of 14th July.
On arrival he found that a motor lorry, owned by Mr Charles of Cottered, had collided with a Calthorpe car at the junction of Baldock Road. He noticed a skid mark made by the front wheels of the lorry; there were no skid marks from the rear wheels. The road was in good condition.
On Friday, 16th June, in company with P.s. Dean, he examined the brakes and hooter of the damaged lorry which had been removed to the Tanyard. Both the front and rear brakes were inefficient; the front brake when pulled back had no effect on the brake, and when the foot brake was pressed down it went easily on the casting.
On Wednesday, 21st July, in company with the defendant and Sergeant Dean, he again inspected the loory. The rear wheel was jacked up, and although the hand brake was pulled on the wheel turned easily. He asked the driver for an explanation, and he replied that a new band had been recently put on the hand brake, and that both brakes were in order.
Cross-examined by Mr Reginald Hartley, solicitor, of Royston, who represented defendant, the constable stated that he had had little experience with motor cars. He did not examine the brakes on the day of the accident. The brake guide was not disconnected when he first examined the lorry.
P.c. Gillett stated that he was present when the lorry was examined by the last witness. He tested the brakes, and neither of them had any control over the amchine. The foot brake required taking up.
Cross-examined by Mr Hartley, the constable said the front part of the lorry was badly damaged.
Alfred Hale Hedges, motor engineer, of Buntingford, gave evidence of inspecting the damaged lorry at the Tanyard. The foot brake pedal went down on top of the transmission case casting without gripping the bands. The brake required taking up. The hand brake lever could be pulled right back, and judging from his experience the two brakes had no control over the car.
Cross-examined by Mr Hartley, witness said he had had 22 years' experience with motors. Since the war he had done a lot of work on Ford cars. The Ferodo lining might last two weeks or perhaps six months, it all depended on the quality. The brakes were intact when he examined the lorry. The brake guides would have no effect on the breaking.
In reply to the Chairman, witness said in his opinion the accident to the front part of the lorry had no effect upon the brakes.
Cecil Charles, the driver, stated that the brakes had been re-lined in June. He had used both brakes just before the accident, and they were efficient.
Herbert Crowe, motor engineer, of Stevenage, who stated that he had had nine years' experience with motors, said he examined the damaged lorry on Thursday, 19th August. The hand brake was holding on the off-side rear wheel but not on the near side.
When he replaced the brake rod in the brake guide he found that the brake operated on both wheels. The front of the lorry was badly damaged, and he thought that the collision threw the brakes out of the guide. It was not possible to test the foot brake as the engine could not be started.
Mr Frank Charles, the owner of the car, gave evidence of driving the vehicle on the day previous to the accident, and said the car stood on a hill although it was loaded with 50 trusses of straw.
Alfred Baker, of Ware, gave evidence of witnessing the accident, and stated that the defendant was travelling slowly at the time and would not require brakes to pull up.
The Bench retired, and on their return, the chairman said they had given the case very careful consideration, and had come to the conclusion that there was not sufficient evidence to warrant a conviction.
It was somewhat unfortunate that the condition of the lorry was not examined on the day of the accident by an expert.
6th August 1926 - For Sale
For Sale
Creosote - Wood preservative, at 1/8 per gallon. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.
Gent's bicycle for sale. Good condition; new rear tye, chain, free wheel, &c. Bargain 35/- Beadle; Cottered.
Carpet, sound and good condition, 5yds x 4yds., 32/6; Wringer, two new rollers, £3 2s. 6d., bargain; 2ft. 6in. satin walnut washstand, 26/-; walnut coal box, liner and shovel, 9/6. Marvill, Buntingford.
24th December 1926 - "The Bull" Share-Out
Cottered
"The Bull" Share-Out
The annual share-out of "The Bull" Hotel Slate Club took place on Monday evening last, when a good number of the members attended to receive their share.
Although a heavy year's sick pay had been paid out, each member received £1 7s. 9d.
A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Osborne for lighting and fires during Club hours. Also to Mr Osbourne, the landlord, for acting as Hon. Treasurer.
After the share-out, a number of games were played, darts and skittles and songs rendered.
A very enjoyable evening was spent.
10th December 1926 - British Legion Buntingford and District Branch
British Legion
Buntingford and District Branch
The following is a Statement of the amounts raised and collected on Remembrance Day, 1926.
Donations
C. Fraser, Esq. - £1 1s. 0d.
Mrs Nevett - £1 1s. 0d.
Mrs Greg - £1 1s. 0d
Mrs J.R. Russell - 10s. 0d.
Mrs Codrington - 10s. 0d.
Miss Gruner - 5s. 0d.
Mr Sutterby - 2s. 0d.
Total - £4 10s. 0d.
Poppy Sales - Buntingford
Miss M. Crane and Miss Armstrong - £1 13s. 4 and half pence.
Mrs L. Smith and Miss Cutts - £1 15s. 8d.
Miss Lushington - £1 13s. 0d.
Masters John and Georgie Taylor - £1 6s. 11d.
Miss M. Fell - £1 5s. 0d.
Miss Scrivener and Miss Wilkerson - £1 11s. 4d.
Miss E. Smith - £1 2s. 6d.
Mrs J. Aylott - £1 4s. 10d.
Miss P Mayes - 14s. 1d.
Mrs Marshall - 8s. 6d.
Mr H. Fry - 7s. 6d.
Total - £12 2s. 8 and a half pence.
Anstey - per Miss Buckwell - £1 8s. 1d.
Wyddiall - per Lady Heaton-Ellis - £1 17s. 3d.
Aspenden - per Miss Grace Phillips - £1 14s. 6d.
Buckland - per Miss Morris - £2 13s. 8 and a half pence.
Cottered - per Miss Wilderspin - £2 6s. 3d.
Furneaux Pelham (part) - per Mrs Holmes - £1 8s. 2 and a half pence.
Westmill - per Mrs Coutts-Deacon - £4 0s. 4 and a half pence.
Meesden - per Mrs Kerr - £1 6s. 0d.
Great and Little Hormead - per Mrs Dimsdale - £4 0s. 0d.
Rushden - per Mr E.J. Marchal - £3 16s. 6d.
Ardeley - per Mr J.H. Thorpe - £2 3s. 6d.
Brent Pelham - per Mrs Barclay - £2 10s. 0d.
Wallington - per Miss Cragg - £2 0s. 0d.
Total - £31 4s. 4 and a half pence.
British Legion (Branch and Club) Poppies for Wreath - £1 0s. 0d.
Proceeds of Rummage Sale - £10 3s. 8d.
Trail of Pennies - £7 10s. 0d.
Proceeds of Concert, including Sale of Programmes (£1 2s. 1d.) and auction sale of Baby's Comforter (£1 0s. 9d.) - £22 7s. 4d.
Church collections
St Richard's R.C. Church, Buntingford - £1 1s. 2d.
Anstey - £2 1s. 7d.
Buntingford Congregational Church - 17s. 0d.
Total - £3 19s. 9d.
Grand total - £93 17s. 10d.
The above figure of £93 17s. 10d. represents the Gross Receipts up to the 7th December, and there is a further amount to be included in respect of the Church Collections, which has not yet come to hand.
The Gross Receipts for Poppy Day, 1925, amounted to £91 11s. 8d.
E.C. Clarke, Hon. Sec., Buntingford and District Branch British Legion.
Buntingford, 7th December, 1926.
3rd December 1926 - Local Wills
Local Wills
Will of the late Mr Edward Pigg - Mr Edward Pigg (82), farmer, of Buckland, who died recently, left £32,100, with net personalty £25,316.
Will of the late Sir James Cantlie - The following extract, relating to the Will of the late Sir James Cantlie of Cottered, was taken from a London Daily Paper - Net personalty nil. Gross value £721.
11th February 1927 - Buntingford Petty Sessions
Buntingford Petty Sessions
Friday last, before Sir Charles Heaton-Ellis, C.B.E., and Claud Fraser, Esq.
Licensing
Inspector Herbert presented the annual report respecting licensed premises in the Division.
There were, he said, 33 fully licensed premises, 8 licensed for consumption "on the premises," four "off" licenses, and one grocer's licence, making a total of 46.
During the year, four licenses had been transferred. No licensee had been proceeded against, and there had only been one male convicted of drunkenness.
The Inspector then stated the times of the licensed hours in force in the Division.
The Chairman said the Bench were very satisfied with the report. It was satisfactory to the Bench, the Police and the Public, and the Bench wished to express their appreciation.
The application for the full transfer of the licence fo "The White Hart" Public House, Buntingford, from Harry Woodley to Mary Jane Woodley was granted.
A Cottered Theft Charge
Victor John Ginn (21), of Broadfield, Buntingford, appeared on a charge of stealing middlings and meal at Cromer, Stevenage, on 24th January, 1927. The defendant pleaded "Guilty."
Mr W.H. Kittow, farmer, of Bancroft, Cottered, said he sent the defendant with six bags of meal and five bags of middlings from Bancroft to Luffenhall Farm.
He was passing through Cromer between 3 and 4 p.m. on the day in question, when he saw the defendant turn his horse and cart into "The Chequers" yard. He (the witness) thought it strange, so he approached the defendant, who told him that he was taking some potatoes for Mr Gray to a Mr Paul.
The witness then looked in a shed at "The Chequers" and saw four sacks of meal. He opened the bags and found that the meal was quite warm, having just come from the mill.
The defendant, who at first denied leaving the meal there, later admitted that he left one bag. He saw him again later, when he admitted leaving one bag of meal and three of middlings. The defendant, who had been in his employ for some time was receiving 34/6 per week.
P.C. Hill, of Chipping, said on receiving information from Mr Kittow he visited "The Chequers" yard, Cromer, in company with Sergt. Dean.
He later saw the defendant and conveyed him to Buntingford Police Station, where he made a statement to the effect that on 24th January he was ordered to take six bags of meal and five bags of dan to Luffenhall. He left three bags of dan and one of meal at Cromer for Mr M. Gray, who had asked him to bring him some.
Montague Grey, of Cottered, a farmer and dealer, was then charged with receiving the stolen middlings and meal. He pleaded "Not guilty."
Mr W.H. Kittow repeated his former evidence, and added that on the evening of the day of the offence Gray came up to see him.
The defendant Gray told witness that he was very sorry for what had happened, but said that he was not there when the meal was delivered at his building, and that he did not know anything about it. Mr Kittow added that he had known Gray for many years, and if he had known that he was short of meal he would willingly have sent him some.
P.C. Hill said he saw the defendant Gray in company with Mr Kittow on 25th January, when Gray made a statement to the effect that he saw Ginn two or three days previous to the offence and asked him to bring him some meal from Walkern Mill or Kitchener's.
He visited his premises at Cromer on Monday, 24th January, and found four bags of meal in a cart shed. He later saw Mr Kittow and told that the meal was not his (defendant's). He had never bought any stuff off of Ginn in his life, and he did not want other people's stuff in his shed.
In a statement to the Bench, the defendant said that Ginn had previously bought meal for him from Walkern Mill and from Cromer Mill. As the roads were in such a bad state, he could not get out with his own horse, so he asked Ginn to [word erased] him some meal from Cromer [or?] Walkern Mill or Mr Kitchen[er's] at Walkern.
He was not at "The Chequers" when the meal was left there by Ginn, and he was very sorry that Ginn had left it there on that occasion.
Inspector Herbert said that the defendant was a man of good character.
After consultation, the Chairman addressing Ginn said he had pleaded guilty to a very serious charge. The Bench, however, had decided to take a lenient view of the case, and instead of sending the defendant to prison he would be fined £2 and 15/- costs, and would be placed under probation for a period of two years.
With reference to Gray's case, the Chairman said the Bench did not consider that there was sufficient evidence to convict, and the case would be dismissed.
A Housing Tangle
Robert H. Clark, of High Street, Royston, made application for an ejectment order against Mrs Fox, for the possession of a cottage occupied by her at Buntingford.
Mr R. Clark, jun., said he father had been served with a notice by the Buntingford Rural District Council to put the property into habitable repair. His father was willing to do this provided he could get possession of the cottage. At present there were seven persons living in two rooms.
The Clerk: Is the rent in arrear?
Mr Clark: No.
The Clerk: Then the Bench cannot grant an ejectment order.
Mr Clark: Then what am I to do? The Council have served us with a statutory notice, signed by the Medical Officer of Health, and we cannot do the repairs necessary till the place is unoccupied.
The Clerk: The Council must take action themselves.
Mr Clark: It comes back on the owner every time. I had a similar case at Melbourn some years ago, and the Bench issued an ejectment order.
The Clerk: Yes, that was before the Rent Restriction Act come into force.
Mr Clark: I don't want to press for an ejectment, but you see our position. We are being pressed by the District Council, and yet we cannot get possession of the house. It is impossible to do the necessary repairs while the people are living there.
The Chairman: If the Council have condemned the property then they must close it.
Mr Clark: They have not condemned it, but have served us with a notice to put it in habitable repair.
The Clerk: The Council must take action under Section 11 of the Housing Act, 1925. This Bench has no power to issue an ejectment order under the circumstances of the case.
4th February 1927 - Cottered Dance
Cottered
Dance
To provide for the expenses of the schoolchildren taking part in the forthcoming Folk Dance competition at Ware, there was a dance at the Rectory on Wednesday in last week.
This was organised by Miss Wilderspin and Miss Pugh, while Mrs Beadle was in charge of the refreshments.
There was a good attendance, Mr Beadle was M.C., Mrs Hull pianist, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. A net profit of £2 18s. 6d. was obtained.
4th February 1927 - Cottered Gardening Lectures
Cottered
Gardening Lectures
The second of a series of four fortnightly gardening lectures was given in the School on the 21st ult., by Mr R.W.B. Keene, of the Herts. Institute of Agriculture.
Mr A. Beadle presided, and in spite of the heavy fall of snow there was a fairly good attendance.
The subject of the lecture was "Seasonable Work in the Vegetable Garden," and at its close there were questions and discussion, in which Messrs. Edwards, Hearn, Hull, Kingsley, and Sanders took part.
4th February 1927 - Cottered Parochial Meeting
Cottered
Parochial Meeting
The annual Church Parochial Meeting was held in the School on Tuesday evening in last week.
The Rector (the Rev. E.E. Empringham) presided, and there were about fifty persons present.
The annual report was read by the hon. secretary (Mrs Beadle), and a satiasfactory financial statement was given by the hon. treasurer (Mr T.J. Stick).
Mrs Beadle was elected to represent the parish on the Diocesan Conference; Messrs. Beadle, Pitcher and Sanders, and Miss Wilderspin were elected members of the Ruri-Decanal Conference; and Messrs. Dudley and Warner, Mrs Sanders, and Miss Beamiss members of the Parochial Church Council.
25th March 1927 - Chess Match
Chess Match
A chess match between the Cottered Chess Club and a Buntingford team, arranged by Mr B.E. Thody, took place on Monday evening.
There were some good games, and the result was a win for Buntingford by four games to two.
The scores were as follows:
Buntingford - Cottered
Father Morgan - 1 - R.M. Hull - 0
E. Brett - 1 - E.E. Empringham - 0
B.E. Thody - 0 - R. Shepherd - 1
J. Lawrence - 1 - R. Barry - 0
H.M. Blakiston - 1 - T. Perry - 0
A.N. Other - 0 - B.A. Edwards - 1
Total - 4 - 2
At the close, the Rev. E.E. Empringham, of Cottered, thanked Father Morgan for placing his study at the disposal of the teams and for so kindly entertaining them.
4th March 1927 - Cottered Cricket Club Concert
Cottered
Cricket Club Concert
A very successful concert was held in the school on Friday evening, in aid of the funds of the Cottered Cricket Club.
Miss Bates acted as pianist, there were numerous encores, and the whole programme was thoroughly enjoyed.
In the interval, the Rector (Rev. E.E. Empringham), announced that a letter had been received from the Club President (Mr H. Goode) regretting inability to be present, and enclosing a cheque for £5 for the club funds.
The Rector also proposed a vote of thanks to the pianist, the performers, and all who had helped, but especially to the chief organiser, Mr Edwards, the Hon. Secretary of the Club.
Mr Edwards briefly responded, appealing for the support and goodwill of the whole community for the Cricket Club.
8th April 1927 - Rural District Council
Rural District Council
Captain H.H. Williams presided over the meeting of the Rural District Council which followed, other officers present being - Dr R.A. Dunn (M.O.H.), and the Surveyor (Mr E.G. Thody).
Surveyor's Report
The Surveyor reported that the Isolation Hospital was closed. The town's consumption of water during the month had been 935,000 gallons, and the water level had risen slightly.
A further supply of disinfectants was required - estimated cost £10 3s.
Drainage
Drainage work had now been completed at the Little Hormead site, and difficulty was now being experienced with the drainage at Cottered; it would be advisable, if possible, to secure a piece of the land adjoining the Council's cottages, for use as a dump.
The Surveyor also asked for instructions as to the cropping of the Buntingford Sewage farm, and stated that sugar beet had been grown there with success during the past year.
After discussing the matter, the Council decided to grow two acres of sugar beet on the farm. It was also agreed to purchase the disinfectants required. The question of the purchase of a piece of ground at Cottered for the disposal of drainage matter from the Council's cottages was left over until the Surveyor had seen Mr Sanders, of Cottered.
A letter was read from Mr Chapman, who has recently erected a bungalow on the London Road, to the effect that, although he had complied with the Surveyor's instructions, as to certain parts of the buolding, he had received a letter from the Clerk to the effect that he was not entitled to the subsidy.
The matter was fully discussed by the Council, and it was unanimously agreed that the Council were in order in not recommending a subsidy.
The Surveyor reported on the rent arrears, and the Chairman said he was very pleased to see that there was an improvement, and that some of the tenants had made an effort to get the arrears down.
The question of adopting bye-laws was again discussed, and the Surveyor presented a draft of the bye-laws which the Council proposed adopting before the war. Mr H.C. Marshall proposed that the Surveyor look through them and report on the matter to a sub-committee consisting of Capt. H.H. Williams, Messrs. C. Hummerstone and W.J. May.
Mr W.J. May reported on his visit to a conference in London on the Rating and Valuation Act, and was thanked by the Chairman for his interesting and instructive report.
The Clerk read a letter for Sir Charles Longmore to the effect that the work of preparing the Jurors Lists, and registers of electors would now be carried out by two of the Council's rating officers.
Mr C. Hummerstone said the matter required consideration. If the work was being taken out of the hands of the Assistant Overseers, there would be compensation to pay. Some of the Assistant Overseers had been collecting rates, and had been paid no salary for the work, buy they had been receiving certain sums for the preparation of the lists of voters; it was now proposed to take this work from them and give it to the Council's rating officers.
The Clerk said that the amount paid for the preparation of the whole of the lists was approx. £100. He (the Clerk) did not want the job.
Mr G.C. Wilson said he believed thre was a lot of feeling over the matter, and he was anxious, if possible, or giving the Assistant Overseers a chance to carry on.
Mr H.E. Dudley also spoke in a similar way, and after further discussion the Clerk was instructed to write to the County Council for a ruling on the matter.
The North Metropolitan Electric Company submitted plans showing the route of their overhead cable, and these were passed.
The half-yearly estimates were presented by the Clerk. The total required - £3763 - was an increase of £81. There would be a General Rate of 5/- for the district.
Tenders
The following tenders were accepted - Scavenging - Mr C.H. Poulton. Team labour for highways - Mr E.J. Crane.
27th May 1927 - Nursing Association
Nursing Association
The Committee of this beneficient Association have just issued their thirtieth annual report and balance sheet. Both will be perused with general interest.
The Committee acknowledge the generosity of the subscribers and their kindly thoughts in providing, in so many different ways, such substantial assistance to the funds of the Association, and beg to thank sincerely, "The Bunties" for their talented entertainment; Miss Lushington for another successful whist drive; all those who managed and collected on flag day; to the Foresters,' Mr Fry, and those who took collecting boxes; to Miss Pigg for her concert; to Mr Hedges for the time and skill he gives to the motorcycle; to Mr Jeff Smith for finding the accommodation for it; and to Mr E.C. Clarke for auditing the accounts.
There is also a reference in the report to the death of Mrs Elliott, who for many years helped and supported the Association.
The report refers to the popularity of Nurse Davies and Nurse Tunwell, whose excellent work and kind attention has been a boon to the patients and a satisfaction to the Committee. Nurse Davies paid 2,480 visits during the year, and Nurse Tunwell 1,379.
The balance sheet, including a balance in hand at the beginning of the year, shows total receipts £341 14s. 5d., and a credit balance of £20 2s. 9d.
The chief items on the receipt side are: Subscriptions £78 18s. 6d., donations £68 7s. 11d., collections in Churches £8 18s. 9d., collecting boxes £3 4s., cottage monthly subscriptions £15 2s. 1d., maternity fees £25 7s., health and maternity grants £18 15s. 6d., contributions from Cottered £41 12s. 9d., from Rushden £18 8s. 8d., and from Westmill £28 2s. 7d.
Thanks from the town and district is accorded to the Committee and district representatives for their valuable services, and sincere gratitude is accorded Mrs Alex Dixon, the Chairman and Hon. Sec. Her devoted services for many years have been invaluable to the wellbeing of the Association.
10th June 1927 - "Cheynes" Open To The Public
Cottered
"Cheynes" Open To The Public
On Sunday last, Mr H. Goode, of Cheynes, kindly threw open his lovely Japanese Gardens to the public, and quite a large number of residents from Cottered and the surrounding district took advantage of the afternoon to view them.
On entering, one found two ladies ready to take anyone on the lake in the two paddle boats, and scores of children and adults must have thoroughly enjoyed their trip on the water, whilst others wandered liesurely about over bridges, pathways, and not to mention the mountain, which quite amused young and old alike when they saw a life-like bear in the cave half-way up; on top of the mountain one got a beautiful effect of the garden below.
Mr and Mrs Goode entertained some of their visitors to gramophone selections while they sat on the seats on the lawn, and when five o'clock came everyone must have been sorry to leave such delightful surroundings.
Many thanks are due to Mr and Mrs Goode for placing their garden open to the public, and for the kindness they showed to all during the afternoon.
10th June 1927 - Fatal Holiday Accident
Fatal Holiday Accident
Motor-Cyclist Collides with Cart
Whilst motor cycling for [from?] Chatham, where he was stationed, to West Riding, on Friday last, Flagman Ernest A. Shoobridge collided with a farm cart at a dangerous corner in Cottered and was killed instantly.
There is a sign post on the corner and it is thought that the deceased, who had lost his correct route, looked up at the sign post and failed to notice the approach of a farm cart.
The district coroner, Mr H.F. J. Banham, conducted the inquest, which was held at the Cottered Rectory on Saturday evening last, when the following were sworn on the jury: Messrs. W.N. Sanders (foreman), J. Smith, J. Darton, W. Hills, C. Smith, W. Deards, W. Hummerstone, B.A. Edwards, T. Kingsley, J. Warner, H. Sheppard, G. Fenner, and F. Hummerstone.
Eric Sellers, a leading seaman in the Royal Navy, who was accompanying the deceased on another motor-cycle, said "We left Chatham on Friday morning at 6.30 for Nessborough, Yorks. The deceased was riding a 3 and a half h.p. Norton motorcycle. I was riding in front of my friend, and as I passed the corner I noticed a cart on the right side of the road, but I had no difficulty in getting by.
I happened to glance round and saw the deceased looking at the sign post; he turned his head back, and as he did so I saw a surprised look on his face as though he had noticed the cart and did not know what to do. I then heard a crash, and on going back found my friend lying across the road. He appeared to be dead. His speed at the time of the accident would be about 12-15 miles per hour."
Sidney Andrews, a carter, of Moor Green, Ardeley, said "On Friday, 3rd June, I was in charge of a horse and cart on the road from Cottered to Buntingford. As the horse approached the corner a motor-cycle passed, and immediately afterwards came another in the same direction. The second cyclist crashed into the hose, which was only moving at walking pace.
Part of the horse's harness was broken, and when I went to deceased he was lying in the road by the wheel. When the accident occurred I was about one yard from the near side of the road."
James Fuller, a roadman employed by the H.C.C., said "I was working near the corner in question on Friday, June 3rd, when I noticed two motor-cycles coming from the direction of Buntingford. The first one passed me all right, but the second one, which came on about 15-20 yards behind, took a big sweep; the rider shut off the engine and put out his right foot as if to save himself.
The cycle swayed, and I saw the rider strike the horse and then fall into the road. I went round the cart, but the deceased appeared to be dead."
Frederick James Savage, of High Street, Walkern, a labourer, also working on the corner, gave similar evidence.
Alfred James Ives, a police constable, stationed at Cottered, said "On Friday, 3rd June, about 10.15 a.m., I received a report that a motor-cycle accident had occurred on the Buntingford road. I went to the scene of the accident and saw a Norton motor-cycle lying close to the wheel of a cart which was standing on the north side of the road and facing north-east.
I found that the rider of the motor-cycle was lying with his right leg over his machine. His skull was crushed, and he was quite dead. The machine was slightly damaged. The width of the road at the particular point was 18ft. 6ins. There was 9ft. 6 ins. between the offside wheel of the cart and the other side of the road."
Dr R.W. Fell, of Buntingford, said "On arriving at the scene of the accident I saw the deceased lying on his back across the road. There was a lot of blood in the road and the deceased was dead. On examining the body I came to the conclusion that he must have struck his head on the shaft of the cart, and have died instantly."
The jury returned a verdict of "accidental death," the foreman requested the coroner to repot on the dangerous corner to the Herts. County Council.
3rd June 1927 - Buntingford Rural District Council
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.
Present: Capt. H.H. Williams (in the chair), Messrs. C. Hummerstone, F.B. Cannon, H.C. Marshall, Claud Fraser, H.E. Dudley, E. Bygrave, F. Prime, A.W. Page, G. Graves, A.J. Hayes, G.C. Wilson, T.J. Stick and W.J. May, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Medical Officer of Health (Dr R.A. Dunn), and the Surveyor (Mr E.G. Thody).
Surveyor's Report
The Surveyor reported that the Isolation Hospital remained closed.
The consumption of water for the past month has been 1,075,000 gallons.
The Surveyor also reported that Mr C. Reed, of Cottered, had submitted plans for a proposed bungalow to be erected by him at Cottered. The plans were in order.
There was also a report on the water supply at Wakeley cottages, the Surveyor reporting that they reservoir needed repairing and adequate means taken to ensure protection of the water from pollution.
Cottered Drainage
The Surveyor reported that he had again inspected the site adjoining the Cottered cesspool, and he suggested that a small Sub-Committee be appointed to view it.
The Chairman, Mr H.E. Dudley and Mr T.J. Stick arranged to meet on the site on Saturday.
The Clerk stated that the Anstey Parish Meeting had submitted the name of Mr Herbert S. Ward, of Bandons, Anstey, as a candidate to fill the vacancy on the Board caused through the death of Mr James C. Pigg.
Bye-Laws
Copies of the proposed Bye-laws which had been drafted by a Sub-Committee of the Council were submitted to the members.
The Chairman said that two of the members of that Sub-Committee were strongly in favour of the adoption of bye-laws, but one wished to reserve his judgment. If, however, the Council decided to adopt hte bue-laws, that member was of the opinion that those drafted would be most suitable.
In commenting on the drafts submitted, Captain Williams said the intention of the Council was not to draft anything in the way of interfering laws, but he thought that it was a mark of progress that they should have something that would be a guide to the people.
Mr G.C. Wilson moved a vote of thanks to the Sub-Committee for the way in which they had gone into the matter.
It was decided to adjourn the matter for a period of four months.
A further letter was read from Mr Chapman, of London Road, Buntingford, with reference to his application for a subsidy in respect of the bungalow recently erected by him. The Clerk stated that the letter had been sent to the Council by the Ministry of Health, and he had replied to the Ministry, and furnished them with all particulars of the case. The matter was left over until the Ministry has dealth with the Clerk's letter.
Dr R.A. Dunn submitted his annual report of vital and general statistics, an observation of which appears in another column. In answer to a question by the Chairman, Dr Dunn said that cancer is distinctly a disease of old age.
The Council confirmed the appointment of the 2 rating officers to carry out the work in connection with the Registration of Electors' Lists and the preparationg of the Juror Lists.
Mr F.B. Cannon urged that the Council draw the attention of the County Council to the dangerous corner near the Sandon turning at Chipping Bridge. Several accidents had occurred there, and there had been a smash up on the corner that morning.
It was resolved to write the County Council on the matter.
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At the meeting of the Guardians, Mr H.C. Marshall suggested that the Board approach the North Metropolitan Electric Light Co. with a view to obtaining an estimate for wiring the Poor Law Institution.
30th July 1926 - Buntingford Petty Sessions
Buntingford Petty Sessions
Friday last, before Sir Charles Heaton-Ellis (Chairman), The Hon. Baron Dimsdale, Capt. H.H. Williams, H.C. Marshall and Claud Fraser, Esqs.
Congratulations to the Chairman
A very pleasing and well-deserved tribute was paid to the Chairman before the business of the Court commenced. The Hon. Baron Dimsdale moved that thhe Bench take that opportunity of according hearty congratulations to their Chairman on the well-earned distinction conferred upon him by their Sovreign Lord the King.
They then ably referred in the meritorious terms to the splendid service Sir Charles had done for the county, not only on that Bench, but in many other branches of unpaid work. It was a credit to them that their Chairman had been marked out for this honur.
Mr G.H. Gisby, the Senior Joint Clerk to the Magistrates, said on behalf of the clerical staff, he should like to associate himself with the congratulations of the Chairman. All agreed it was a well deserved honour. He had been connected with that Court for upwards of half-a-century, and had had experience of many Chairmen of that Bench, and in no case had the dignity of the Bench been kept up, and justice better administered than during the Chairmanship of Sir Charles.
He could not call to mind an honour received in the county with more unanimity and goodwill. The interests of Sir Charles covered a wide ground. He then alluded to the good work the Chairman had done in Ecclesiastical and Educational matters, and the responsible duties he discharged in such a distinguished manner in the Boer War, and again in the recent war.
In county matters, it was an advantage to have the counsel and assistance of Sir Charles acting in the public interest. It was to men of this stamp they had to look in the future to further the welfare and honour of country.
Supt. Wright, on behalf of the Chief Constables and the police of the division, said they were all proud that an honour had been bestowed on the Chairman.
Mr H.C. Marshall seconded the motion, proposed by Baron Dimsdale, and it was carried with great cordiality.
Sir Charles, on thanking them for their warm expressions of appreciation of the efforts he had made on behalf of the county, said what he valued most were the tributes of goodwill he had received from old friends and associates. He had done very little; others had done infinitely more, and to their good work he owed the honour that had been conferred upon him.
He remembered well Mr Gisby's father, who was clerk of that Bench, and he then spoke highly of the wise counsel they had received from their clerk, enabling the business of the Court to be conducted so satisfactorily. He thanked them again for their kind expressions - it was these that made the honour so valuable to him.
There were no cases before the Court, and the only business transacted related mostly to licensing.
A full transfer was granted of the licence of "The Bell" Inn, Cottered (owners Messrs. Christine and Co) from Alice Clements to George William Alder.
The Buntingford Horticultural Show is fixed for next Thursday. This led to two applications to which Supt. Wright offered no objections. Mr William Warner, of "The Bull" Public House, was allowed an extension of hours on the day from 2.30 to 6 p.m., and an occasional licence was granted to Mr J. Holmes, of "The George" Hotel, who will have a refreshment tent on the show ground.
Structural alterations at "The Crown" Inn. Mr L.J. Gomme, architect for Messrs. Christie & Co., produced plans for the addition of a new tea and dining room to the premises of "The Crown" Inn, of which Mr Mannox is the licensee. The Bench examined the plan and granted the application.
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