Fire at Cumberlow Green
A fire broke out at Cumberlow Green Farm on Thursday morning in last week.
Shortly before 6 a.m. a man noticed flames coming from a large thatched barn. The Baldock Fire Brigade was summoned, and were soon pumping water from a pond opposite.
The Brigade saved the barn, but "stood by" until late in the afternoon.
Mr Borlase, the owner, was away from home.
[Note from Alison - This is one of the farmers involved in the court case reported in this issue.]
Rural District Council
A meeting of the Rural District Council followed, Captain H.H. Williams presiding.
SURVEYOR'S REPORT
The Surveyoer presented his report as follows:
ISOLATION HOSPITAL
No cases of infectious disease have been notified during the month, and the hospital remains close.
WATERWORKS
The consumption of water during the past month has been:
1st week 241,000 gallons.
2nd week 237,000 gallons.
3rd week 247,000 gallons.
4th week 249,000 gallons.
The water level remains stationary at 43 feet, being one foot higher than at April last.
A further supply of paraffin is required.
PETROLEUM LICENCES
Charles Borlace, of Cumberlow Green, and Walter North of Buntingford, make application for licences to store petrol The storage is quite satisfactory and the licences are recommended to be granted.
HOUSING
Mr A.E. Woodford Ward, of H.M. Office of Works, came down on Tuesday last and visited various building sites. He inspected the whole of the works to which the accounts relate, and was supplied with full details and receipts for all the works as executed.
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The licences were granted.
The Clerk stated that it was proposed to amalgamate the Buntingford Rural District Council to Royston Urban Council and the Ashwell Rural District Council for the purpose of rating assessments. There would be a committee of 15.
TENDERS
Tenders were received for scavenging, team labour and material, the following being accepted:
Scavenging - Mr C.H. Poulton, 11/- per day.
Team Labour - Mr E.J. Crane, 9/6 per day.
Supply of Road Material - Mr Brazier, 11/- per yard and Mr C.H. Poulton, 10/6 per yard.
ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY
A letter was read from the North Metropolitan Electric Supply Company asking for permission to place a post on the Council's property at the waterworks. This was granted.
ROADS
The Clerk stated that the County Council were considering the question of taking over the roads which at present came under the local Council. Captain Morris said it would be a good thing if the County Council took them all over, and the Surveyor was instructed to submit plans of the roads in question.
COUNTY COUNCIL SUPERANNUATION SCHEME
The Clerk read a communication from the County Council with reference to the proposed superannuation scheme.
The Chairman said it only affected 3 of the Council's officials and he thought it would be best to get their views on the matter.
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The Chairman of the Council (Mr Claud Fraser) who was absent on account of illness, was elected to serve on the Council of the County Playing Fields Association.
Cumberlow Green
Funeral of Mrs Borlase
The funeral of Mrs Borlase, whose death we announced last week, took place at Rushden Church on Sunday afternoon last, the service being conducted by the Rev. E.F. Circuit.
The immediate mourners were: Mr G. Borlase (husband), Messrs Sydney and Bert Borlase (sons), and Mr Paul (brother).
Amongst those present were: Mr Holmes (Letchworth), Mr F. Radford (Bassingbourn), Mr E.J. Marshall, Mr and Mrs Bowman (Baldock), Mr and Mrs T. Bennett, Mrs Chalmers, Mr Griggs, Messrs W. Robinson, E. Marshall, L. Cannon, G. Cannon, T.J. Stick, P. Dudley, P. Hamilton, G. Scarborough Taylor, T. Kingsley, G.H. Maughan, B.E. Thody, J. Coleman, C.S. Knowles, W. French, N.J. Treise, O.F. Austin, P. Sergt. Dean and P.C. Ives.
Mr Borlase is a Cornishman, and before coming to live at Cumberlow Green, farmed extensively at Trelissick, St. Ewe, Cornwall.
[Transcriber note - In the first two reports of her death the surname is spelled "Borlace". I've kept both spellings in the tags.]
Cumberlow Green
Death of Mrs Borlace
We regret to record the death of Mrs Elizabeth Borlace, wife of Mr George Borlace, the well-known farmer, of Cumberlow Green, Buntingford, Herts.
The deceased lady, who was 45 years of age, has been ill for some considerab;e time, and bore her painful illness with much patience. She received every care and attention from members of her family. Her end came on Thursday (yesterday) evening.
Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband, two grown up sons and three daughters in their great loss.
Death
Borlace - On Thursday, January 19th, at Cumberlow Green, Elizabeth Andrew, beloved wife of George Borlace, formerly of Trelissick, St Ewe, Cornwall. Funeral at Rushden on Sunday at 2.30 p.m.
Report of funeral (surname spelt as Borlase).