There is no truth in the rumour that Miss Elliott is giving up her school.
On the contrary, she hopes in due course to arrange for weekly boarders also.
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27th May 1927 - Nursing Association
Nursing Association
The Committee of this beneficient Association have just issued their thirtieth annual report and balance sheet. Both will be perused with general interest.
The Committee acknowledge the generosity of the subscribers and their kindly thoughts in providing, in so many different ways, such substantial assistance to the funds of the Association, and beg to thank sincerely, "The Bunties" for their talented entertainment; Miss Lushington for another successful whist drive; all those who managed and collected on flag day; to the Foresters,' Mr Fry, and those who took collecting boxes; to Miss Pigg for her concert; to Mr Hedges for the time and skill he gives to the motorcycle; to Mr Jeff Smith for finding the accommodation for it; and to Mr E.C. Clarke for auditing the accounts.
There is also a reference in the report to the death of Mrs Elliott, who for many years helped and supported the Association.
The report refers to the popularity of Nurse Davies and Nurse Tunwell, whose excellent work and kind attention has been a boon to the patients and a satisfaction to the Committee. Nurse Davies paid 2,480 visits during the year, and Nurse Tunwell 1,379.
The balance sheet, including a balance in hand at the beginning of the year, shows total receipts £341 14s. 5d., and a credit balance of £20 2s. 9d.
The chief items on the receipt side are: Subscriptions £78 18s. 6d., donations £68 7s. 11d., collections in Churches £8 18s. 9d., collecting boxes £3 4s., cottage monthly subscriptions £15 2s. 1d., maternity fees £25 7s., health and maternity grants £18 15s. 6d., contributions from Cottered £41 12s. 9d., from Rushden £18 8s. 8d., and from Westmill £28 2s. 7d.
Thanks from the town and district is accorded to the Committee and district representatives for their valuable services, and sincere gratitude is accorded Mrs Alex Dixon, the Chairman and Hon. Sec. Her devoted services for many years have been invaluable to the wellbeing of the Association.
2nd April 1926 - County Library Scheme
County Library Scheme
A FREE LIBRARY FOR BUNTINGFORD
A meeting to discuss the question of forming a Buntingford Branch of the Herts. County Council Free Library Scheme was held at the Parish Room on Saturday evening. Mr Claud Fraser presided and was supported by the Rev. A. Howard. There were about 20 representatives from the parishes of Aspenden, Layston, Wyddiall and Throcking present.
Under the County Library Scheme libraries are formed in the various towns and villages in the County and a supply of books, normally two per member, are sent periodically. There is no charge for membership or books.
The Chairman, after reviewing the scheme, said he thought it a very good one. It involved the Committee and members in no cost and he understood the books were very useful ones. If 150 members could be enrolled, they would be entitled to 300 books.
After a discussion, the Rev. A. Howard moved, and Mr W.J. May seconded that a library be formed. The following were elected to serve on the committee:
Layston - Mrs H.L. Baker and Miss Elliott.
Aspenden - Mr H.C. Marshall and Mrs H.H. Williams.
Wyddiall - The Rev. L.W. Wright and the Rev. A. Howard.
Throcking - The Rev. A.L. Panchaud and Mrs A.W. Page.
Mrs Macklin proposed, and Mrs A. Dixon seconded that Mrs Howard be asked to take on the duties of Hon. Librarian. Mrs Howard, after enquiring what the duties entailed, said she would accept.
The Chairman said they were very grateful to Mrs Howard for her promise of assistance. (Applause).
Mr W.J. May asked whether Sub-Libraries could be formed in the various parishes connected with the scheme, and the Chairman said he thought it would not be practicable at present. If any of the parishes choose to run their own scheme in conjunction with the County Council they could do so.
Mr A.G. Day said the Committee should consider what would be a suitable day and hour for opening the library. He thought the room should be open during the evening as some members would find it difficult to change their books during the afternoon.
Mr E.E. Dennis said he had made enquiries at Hertford, and had learned that gifts of books to the library would become the sole property of the library. The librarian would, however, have to render a return of all books presented. He understood that the next supply of books would be ready for despatch in April, and if members could be enrolled at once Buntingford could get a supply then.
MEMBERSHIP
The Chairman said he hoped as many as possible would take advantage of the scheme. When they had enrolled enough members the librarian could send for a supply of books. All that was necessary was for the public to sign a membership form, and Mr Day had kindly offered to have a supply of these in his shop.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding, and for the interest he had taken to the scheme.
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N.B. - It is important that membership forms be completed as soon as they are available, as after the April supply of books there will be no further supply for some two or three months, and should be membership increase immediately after the first supply, enough books may not be available for some time.
24th Feb 1928 - Girl Guide Movement
Girl Guide Movement
In connection with the Girl Guide Movement, a troop of which will shortly be formed in Buntingford, there was a social gathering at the Congregational Schoolroom last Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Martin was the speaker, and Mrs Fraser, Miss Gibbs, and Miss Elliott were also present. There was an attendance of about thirty.
In the course of a very interesting address on the aims and objects of the Guide Movement, Mrs Martin said the principal object was that of impressing upon the girls the necessity of teaching themselves, in order to make them practical and useful wives when they had homes of their own.
One other object was the teaching of common sense, which seemed to be omitted from the education given at school. The speaker said she thought that a girl who had received such instruction as home and sick nursing, ambulance, first aid and such like, would make a far better housewife than one who had only been taught such subjects as writing, arithmetic, &c.
Mrs Martin gave several illustrations of the courage displayed by guides, and said she hoped the Buntingford troop would be quite a successful one.
Refreshments were served to the company present, and the meeting then closed.
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