Whist Drive
A successful whist drive was held at the Working Men's Club on Wednesday evening.
There were 44 present, and the prize-winners were as follows:
Ladies - 1 Mr W. Watson (playing as lady), 172; 2 Miss L. Clark, 172. Highest score first-half, Mr E. Pledger, 92; lowest, Mr W. Gilby.
Gents - 1 Mr C. Baker, 181; 2 Mr A. Postle, 171. Highest score second half, Mr Francis, 84; lowest, Mr C. Crane.
Mr H. Clark was M.C.
Notice
Buntingford Bakers and Christmas Boxes
The undersigned bakers of Buntingford beg to give notice that they have decided to discontinue the giving of Christmas Boxes.
Herbert T. Baker, High Street,
John Crane, High Street,
Robert F. Dellow, High Street,
Fred Moule, High Street,
David Westwood, High Street.
November 30th, 1910.
[Note - this is from the Herts and Cambs Reporter]
Buntingford Conservative Associaton
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Buntingford Branch of the Hitchen Conservative and Liberal Unionist Association was held at the George Hotel on Thursday evening last.
The chair was taken by Mr Claud Fraser. There was a small attendance of members, the business being of a formal nature only.
In his opening remarks, the Chairman said the members would be glad to hear that Major Kindersley had recovered his health, and that he would be visiting Buntingford on March 26th.
Election of Officers
Capt H.H. Williams moved that Mr Claud Fraser be re-elected Chairman of the branch. They all knew the interest their Chairman took in the Association as a whole. (Applause).
Mr Scarborough Taylor seconded the resolution, which was carried with applause.
The Chairman thanked the meeting for re-appointing him, and said he would always do his best for the cause.
The following were elected to serve on the Central Council: Dr R.W. Fell, Messrs. W. Steel, C.H. Poulton, A.W. Page, A. MacArthur and W Houlden.
The Chairman and Captain H.H. Williams were elected to serve on the General Executive.
The committee elected were as follows: Dr R.W. Fell, Messrs. F.B. Sharp, J. Pateman, E.J. Crane, C.H. Poulton, E. Camp, E.E. Dennis, E. Denson, T.Kingsley, J. Camp, W. Manning, H. Thody, W. May, W. Houlden, and G. Scarborough Taylor.
Mr B.E. Thody was nominated Secretary.
Other Business
Capt H.H. Williams spoke on the newly-formed scheme for raising subscriptions, and Mr Scarborough Taylor asked whether monthly lectures could be arranged.
The committee were asked to meet and discuss this question.
The Secretary was also instructed to obtain membership cards.
[Transcriber note: "Major Kindersley" was Guy Kindersley, Conservative MP for Hitchen]
Women's Institute
Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Women's Institute was held at the George Hotel on Wednesday of last week. The President (Mrs H.C. Marshall) presided, and there was a good attendance of members.
Miss Ouless gave an interesting address on Village Dramatic Societies. The lecturer referred to Shakespearian plays, and dealth especially with Shakespeare's "As you like it."
Tea was served by Mrs Dellow and Mrs Squires, and the hostesses were able to hand over the sum of 10/7 to the funds.
The first competition of the year drew over 20 entries. The prize for the best cake, made from a given recipe, was divided between Mrs E.G. Thody and Mrs J. Crane. The next best cakes were those made by Mrs Houlden, Mrs Warner, Mrs Darton.