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.