25th February 1927 - Football - Aspenden v. Hertford Athletic

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Football

Aspenden v. Hertford Athletic

Aspenden were at home to the Athletic on Saturday last, this was the return game of a fortnight before which Aspenden won, so they Athletic brought a strong team, and fully deserved the point they gained.

In the first-half the visitors did the majority of the attacking, and only the excellent play of the home defence kept them from scoring more than once, this was from a penaty for hands, which gave them the lead at the interval.

The second-half was more evenly contested, and after a quarter of an hour's play, Aspenden equalized from a well-placed corner that S. Dowler headed through.

The visitors were then awarded another penalty, but the home goalie saved well from the spot kick. Shortly afterwards Aspenden took the lead, when a shot fell in the goalmouth which enabled H. Parker to score at close range.

The Athletic then played with renewed energy, and from a fine movement easily scored.

This was followed by midfield play, and no further scoring.

Result - Aspenden 2 - Hertford Athletic 2.

4th February 1927 - Whist

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Whist

There was a good gathering at the Assembly Rooms, the George Hotel, on Saturday evening, January 22nd, on the occasion of a whist drive and dance, organised by the Town Silver Band.

Mr T. Wornham was M.C. for both whist and dancing, and the prizes, which were vouchers for goods to be purchased in the town, were won by the following:

Ladies - 1, Mr H. Handy (playing as lady); 2, Miss Marshall.

Gents - 1, Mr S. Pledger; 2, Mr B. Dowler.

A spot dance prize was won by Mr Roberts and Mrs Case.

25th March 1927 - Football - Aspenden v Old Hertfordians

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Aspenden v Old Hertfordians

Aspenden were at home to the Old Boys on Saturday last, and the game was played under ideal conditions, the ground being hard and dry for once after many weeks of mud.

Play was keen and sporting, and resulted in an easy win for the homesters.

The Old Boys started at a great pace and were two goals up after half-an-hour's play, but the Aspenden forward line, which had been rather raged [sic], settled down, and scored two goals through Hornet, making the scores level at the interval.

In the second-half the Old Boys completely fell away, and the home side monopolised the play, H. Parker performed the hatrick. S. Dowler scored once, and W. Sturch, the home team's left-back, came well up the field to score twice.

Result - Aspenden 8, Old Hertfordians 2.

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Read the Buntingford v. Welwyn report.

18th March 1927 - Whist

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Whist

At the weekly whist drive, in aid of the Town Silver Band, the prize-winners were:

Ladies - 1 Mr E. Ward (playing as lady), 2 Mrs J. Aylott. Lowest score  Mr C. Smith (playing as lady).

Gents - 1 Mr Hiddel, 2 Mr E. Martin. Lowest score - Mr J. Philpott.

Lucky chair prize - Miss Marshall.

Over 100 were present for dancing, which terminated at midnight.

This week's winners of the spot dance competition were Mr Dowler and Mrs Case.

4th March 1927 - Football - Braughing Rovers v. Aspenden

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Braughing Rovers v. Aspenden

Played at Braughing on Saturday last, this Hertford and District Junior League match resulted in a win for the visitors by six goals to two. The official referee not appearing, Mr Arnold refereed in a very able manner.

Braughing, winning the toss, took advantage of a strong wind and were soon attacking. After about ten minutes play they were awarded a penalty, and scored from the spot kick.

Shortly afterwards, J. Holmes equalized with a fine shot from a free kick. The Rovers then forced a corner which was headed through, and a half-time held the lead by two goals to one.

In the second-half, Aspenden held the upper hand completely, and scored five goals without reply, although Braughing made occasional break-aways, but nothing tangible resulted.

G. Holmes equalized for Aspenden, and S. Dowler gave them the lead. J. Holmes then scored twice, and H. Parker, who had returned to form, scored the last.

22nd April 1927 - Town Band

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Town Band

The Town Silver Band took advantage of the holiday by arranging two whist drives and dances in aid of the new instrument fund. Both proved successful.

At the Saturday evening event prizes were won by Mrs Nash and Mrs Goodwin, Mr Cook and Mr E. Martin for whist, and by Mrs Handy and partner for the dancing competition.

On Monday there was again an excellent company present, when whist prizes went to the following:

Ladies - 1 Mrs Bishop, 2 Mrs Dray, 3 Miss Hatchett.

Gents - 1 Mr J. Wornham, 2 Mr S. Dowler, 3 Mr S. Smith.

Lucky ticket, Mr Humbly.

Spot dance winners - Miss M. Cornwell and Mr P. Wright.

Mr T. Wornham ably carried out the duties of M.C. at both events.

15th April 1927 - Football - Roydon v. Aspenden

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Roydon v. Aspenden

Visiting Roydon on Saturday last, Aspenden were successful by six goals to two. Aspenden adapted themselves to the flooded condition of the ground, and were much surer and swifter in their movements.

Both backs played a sound game throughout. Roydon, with close passing, attacked for the first ten minutes, but Aspenden were the first to score through G. Holmes.

Shortly afterwards the home right right wing got through to score with a cross shot. Aspenden took the lead again before the interval, S. Dowler scoring.

In the second half, Aspenden maintained their superiority, and J. Holmes quickly scored, and H. Parker added another.

Roydon then scored from a long shot, the greasy ball slipping by the goalkeeper's fingers. Towards the end T. Moule dashed in from the right wing and scored, and J. Holmes dribbled through and scored from close range.

27th May 1927 - Evening Classes

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Evening Classes

At the recent examination in Pitman's Shorthand, held at the Buntingford Technical Institute, two students attending the Buntingford evening school shorthand classes were successful in gaining certificates (preliminary).

The successful candidates were Leonard Dowler and Colin Handy. Credit is due to Mr Percy A. Hanly, F.I.P.S., the instructor.

The Rev. John Cole acted as attestor.

3rd June 1927 - Cricket - Wyddiall v. Mr T. Pledger's XI

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Cricket

Wyddiall v. Mr T. Pledger's XI

A match between these teams was played on Saturday last, Wyddiall winning by an innings and 50 runs.

Mr Pledger's XI batted first, and were quickly dismissed for 27 runs, Cooze being the only batsman to reach double figures. Cooze, however, was rather lucky - being bowled with a no-ball the first ball he received.

Wyddiall very promptly passed their opponents score, and after making 100 runs for 6 wickets declared their innings closed.

With 73 runs to get to avoid an inning's defeat, Mr Pledger's XI fared even worse than at their first attempt, scoring only 23.

Score:

Mr T. Pledger's XI

S. Oakley, b H. Pledger - 0

H. Parker, c F. Hatchett, b S. Pledger - 4

T. Pledger, b H. Pledger - 0

W. Neale, b H. Pledger - 7

J. Holmes, b S. Pledger - 0

W. Cooze, b S. Pledger - 12

A. Martin, c H. May, b S. Pledger - 0

- Dowler, b H. Pledger - 3

W. Leathers, not out - 0

- Rayment, b H. Pledger - 0

J. Martin, b H. Pledger - 1

Extra - 1

Total - 27

Wyddiall

W. Hatchett, b Holmes - 1

H. Pledger, b Neale - 29

E. Bonfield, lbw, b Pledger - 8

R. Reed, b Pledger - 16

H. Hatchett, not out - 14

F. Hatchett, c Oakley, b Pledger - 2

H. May, c Holmes, b Pledger - 17

C. Hatchett, not out - 7

S. Pledger - did not bat

C. May - did not bat

S. Reed - did not bat

Extras - 6

*100

*Innings declared closed.

Mr T. Pledger's XI

T. Pledger, c R. Reed, b Bonfield - 2

H. Parker, c W. Hatchett, b Bonfield - 5

J. Holmes, stumped H. May - 5

W. Neale, b Bonfield - 5

W. Cooze, b Bonfield - 1

S. Oakley, b C. Hatchett - 1

W. Leathers, b H. May - 0

A. Martin, not out - 5

- Rayment, did not bat

- Dowler, c S. Pledger, b C. Hatchett - 0

J. Martin, c E. May, b C. Hatchett - 3

Extra - 1

Total - 23

5th Oct 1928 - Funeral of Mrs Jackson

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Funeral of Mrs Jackson

List of Floral Tributes

On Monday afternoon last, October 1st, the remains of Mrs Harry Jackson, whose sudden death we announced in our last issue, were conveyed to Layston and laid to rest in a quiet corner of the Churchyard.

The Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard, who officiated, read the service very sympathetically. There was a large number of sympathisers and friends gathered at the Church and graveside to pay their last respects to the deceased's memory, which testified to the high esteem in which she was held.

At the graveside, in committing the body to the grave amid much manifestation of sorrow, the Vicar referred to the deceased as one of a family whom he had known for many years, he having watched the departed one grow from childhood in to womanhood.

The coffin, which was of plain oak with brass furniture, bore the inscription, "Betty Jackson, died September 26th, 1928, aged 42 years."

A special coach was required for the large collection of beautiful floral tributes, which more than covered the grave.

A list of the wreaths is appended.

The immediate mourners were Mr H.A. Jackson (husband), Mr and Mrs E. Harradence (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs A. Jackson (father-in-law and mother-in-law), Mr Bob Jackson, Mrs Charge, and Miss E. Jackson (brother-in-law and sisters-in-law), Mr W. Jackson and Mr F. Jackson (uncles), Mrs H. Handy (cousin), and Messrs. H. Cutts, S. Dowler and H. Plumb.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr G. Handy.

LIST OF WREATHS

From her own "Chubby".

From her brothers, Bert and Percy, Saskatchewan, Canada.

From Ernest and Daisy to dearest Betty.

In loving memory, from Dad, Mum and Ethel.

From Francis, Daphne and Brenda, to dearest Auntie Betty.

In loving memory, from Hilda, Bert and children.

In loving memory, from Hilda and Bob.

With deepest sympathy, from Uncle Walter and Auntie.

In loving memory, from Uncle Frank and Aunt Ada.

In loving memory, from Winnie and Harry.

With sincere sympathies, from Buntingford tradesmen.

With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs E.J. Totman.

With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Bartlett and family.

With sincere sympathy and in remembrance of many happy times, from Eva, Bert and Joe.

With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs C.H. Tottman and Mr and Mrs J. May.

In kind remembrance and heartfelt sympathy, from Ernie McNulty.

With sincere sympathy, from Mr and Mrs E. Camp and family.

In loving remembrance, from Herbert.

In loving memory of a sincere friend, from Mr and Mrs E.B. Haddock.

With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs Dowler.

With sincere sympathy, from W. Mottram and Sid.

With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs J. Lawrence.

With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs G. Handy.

With deepest sympathy, from Fred.

In loving memory, from Mrs Game and Willie.

In loving memory, from Mrs Halls, Dolly and Len.

With sincere sympathy, from Mrs Arthur Smith.

With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs A. Walhert.

With heartfelt sympathy, from Stanley and Harry.

With deepest sympathy, from Mrs Pateman and family.

In loving memory, from A. Stapley.

With heartfelt sympathy, from Mrs Prior.

With deepest sympathy, from Mrs W. Parker.

With deepest sympathy, from Mr and Mrs E. Plumb.