A Minor Smash
On Tuesday morning, a cart loaded with hay, struck the ten miles limit sign near Mr Crane's house.
The sign was broken at the base. Few motorists appear to notice the sign, and it may not be erected again.
Showing posts with label December 1926. Show all posts
Showing posts with label December 1926. Show all posts
24th December 1926 - To Our Readers
To Our Readers
A Happy Christmas
We desire to wish all our readers a Very Happy Christmas. Now that the industrial cloud, which has hung over the Country for so long, has passed away, we hoped that a better day has dawned for our beloved Country.
Christmas stands first of all for goodwill, and we trust that the spirit of goodwill may reach the hearts of all of us who live in this beautiful part of Hertfordshire, where our friends and relations come to enjoy our pleasant walks, games, and social functions in the summer and our cheerful fireside at Christmas time.
Christmas also stands for giving, and our shops are selling fancy goods, which may, or may not, be of use to their recipients.
Christmas giving should go further than to those closely associated with us, and there is no doubt that many who receive the annual Christmas appeals respond nobly.
The spirit of Christmas none can slay. A Very Happy Christmas again to all our readers.
10th December 1926 - The Conservative Fete and Carnival at Hitchin
The Conservative Fete and Carnival at Hitchin
Buntingford & District Represented
The Empire Fete and Carnival, held at the New Town Hall, Hitchin, on Wednesday and Thursday in last week, was an outstanding success, the numbers attending and the trade carried out exceeding all expectations.
The Stalls were beautifully arranged, and comprised: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Canada, Australia, India, South Africa, West Indies, and New Zealand.
The Stall for this district, which was presented by Buntingford, Great and Little Hormead, Westmill, Buckland, Cottered, Ardeley, Wyddiall, Aspenden, and Layston, was managed by Lady Heaton-Ellis, Mrs Beadle, Mrs Bolton, Mrs Cavendish, Mrs Codrington, Mrs Crane, Mrs Croslegh, Mrs Deacon, Mrs Dimsdale, Mrs Howard, Mrs May, Miss May, Mrs Mildren, Mrs Page, Mrs Thody, Miss Wall and Mrs Williams.
On Wednesday the Fete was opened by Major G.M. Kindersley, and on Thursday by the Countess of Strathmore.
There was character dancing, Scotch reels, sword dancing, and selections by the Kitchin Symphonic Society Orchestra.
The illustrated 16-page programmes were sold by Miss Kindersley and helpers who were dressed in red, white and blue.
Towards the close of the second evening crowds began to assemble for the announcement of the result of the competition in which a motor car, motor cycle, and a fur coat were offered as prizes. The results were as follows:
Motor car, Mrs E. McCormick, St Ives Hotel, Maidenhead (No. 5612).
Motor cycle, Lady Jane Van Koughnet, Aston (No. 15680).
Fur coat, E. Gray, 43 Gentlemen's Row, Enfield (No. 23251).
The Buntingford effort was well supported, and at the time of going to press the excellent sum of £52 15s. 10d. has been paid to Col. Tyrrell by Mrs Deacon. This amount includes donations, and proceeds of sale of gifts both in Buntingford at the Women's Annual Meeting and at Hitchin on 1st and 2nd December.
It is hoped to hold a stall at a garden meeting in the summer to dispose of rest of goods not sold.
10th December 1926 - Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Two lantern lectures were given at the Salvation Army Hall on Monday evening last.
At the first lecture, which was for children, the subject was "Crotches and Quavers" - a story of the formation of a Young People's Band.
The subject of the second lecture was "Mart, the Mill Girl" - a true story of a poor Lancashire girl, who later became a staff officer at the Salvation Army Headquarters, and who proved to be a very capable officer up till her death in August last.
The readings of both lectures were given by Camptain Winifred Green, who prpoposed a hearty vote of thanks to the lanternist, Mr B.E. Thody.
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