24th December 1926 - "The Bull" Share-Out

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"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.

24th December 1926 - Charity Trustees Meeting

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Charity Trustees Meeting

A meeting of the Trustees of the Town Charities was held at the Technical Institute on the 9th inst.

Mr H.C. Marshall presided, and there were also present Rev. L.W. Wright, Capt. H.H. Williams, and Messrs. C. Fraser, W.J. May, P. Hamilton, G. Armstrong and H.H. Macklin (clerk).

The income arising from the charities amounted to £80, which is in excess of last year, a fact welcomed especially as the money has to be dispersed in coal according to the trusts.

The old Bigg's Bread Charity produced an income of £4 9s. 4d. This was administered by the Clerk in small loaves to cottagers' families as stated in the terms of the bequest.

Between 400 and 500 of these small loaves were needed, and they were supplied by Mr C.S. Coates, of Buntingford.

24th December 1926 - Bowls Club

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Bowls Club

Successful Whist Drive

A whist drive, in aid of the funds of the Buntingford Bowls Club, was held at the George Assembly Rooms on Monday evening. There was a good company present, upwards of 70 sitting down to whist, which commenced at 7.30.

Mr E.E. Dennis officiated as M.C., and the successful players were:

Ladies - 1, Mrs Philpott, 189 (box chocolate); 2, Mrs Lawrence, 178 (jam dish); 3, Miss D. Camp, 170 (sugar sifter).

Gents - 1, Mr Hatchett (clock); 2, Mr C. Baker (rose bowl); 3, Mr G. Holmes (cigarettes).

Mrs W.J. May congratulated the winners and distributed the prizes.

Mr W.J. May, the Captain of the Club, thanked the company for their support. A vote of thanks to Mr Dennis was proposed by Mr F.W. Butler and carried with applause.

At the close, the result of the Xmas Ballot was announced by Mr Dennis.

24th December 1926 - Buntingford Adverts

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Buntingford

Moss's Empire Fruits for Xmas. Large Tin Australian Pears 10 and a half pence.; Large Tin Australian Peaches 9 and a half pence. ADVT.

Moss's Famous Christmas Pies & Sausages will be made from Prize Pigs bought at Buntingford Xmas Fat Stock Show. - ADVT.

For a large and varied selection of useful Christmas Presents for ladies, children, and gents, a visit to E.B. Haddock, Buntingford, will repay you - ADVT.

Holly, Mistletoe, Xmas Trees, Oranges, Nuts, Dates, Figs, Apples, Tangerines - in fact everything you require for a Jolly Xmas can be had at C.H. Tottman's, high Street, Buntingford. Quality high, prices low. - ADVT.