26th Feb 1926 - Westmill Women's Institute

Original image on Facebook

Westmill

Women's Institute

The February meeting of the Westmill Women's Institute was held at the Village Hall on Wednesday evening.

The President (Mrs G. Coutts-Deacon) presided, and there was a good attendance. After the formal business of the meeting, Miss Boniwell gave an interesting demonstration on "Upholstery."

Demonstrating with a chair, Miss Boniwell showed how the seat was built up and covered. The lecture was listened to very attentively, and at the close several questions were asked and answered, and the President proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to Miss Boniwell for her demonstration.

26th Feb 1926 - Buntingford Conservative Associaton

Original image on Facebook

Buntingford Conservative Associaton

Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Buntingford Branch of the Hitchen Conservative and Liberal Unionist Association was held at the George Hotel on Thursday evening last.

The chair was taken by Mr Claud Fraser. There was a small attendance of members, the business being of a formal nature only.

In his opening remarks, the Chairman said the members would be glad to hear that Major Kindersley had recovered his health, and that he would be visiting Buntingford on March 26th.

Election of Officers

Capt H.H. Williams moved that Mr Claud Fraser be re-elected Chairman of the branch. They all knew the interest their Chairman took in the Association as a whole. (Applause).

Mr Scarborough Taylor seconded the resolution, which was carried with applause.

The Chairman thanked the meeting for re-appointing him, and said he would always do his best for the cause.

The following were elected to serve on the Central Council: Dr R.W. Fell, Messrs. W. Steel, C.H. Poulton, A.W. Page, A. MacArthur and W Houlden.

The Chairman and Captain H.H. Williams were elected to serve on the General Executive.

The committee elected were as follows: Dr R.W. Fell, Messrs. F.B. Sharp, J. Pateman, E.J. Crane, C.H. Poulton, E. Camp, E.E. Dennis, E. Denson, T.Kingsley, J. Camp, W. Manning, H. Thody, W. May, W. Houlden, and G. Scarborough Taylor.

Mr B.E. Thody was nominated Secretary.

Other Business

Capt H.H. Williams spoke on the newly-formed scheme for raising subscriptions, and Mr Scarborough Taylor asked whether monthly lectures could be arranged. 

The committee were asked to meet and discuss this question.

The Secretary was also instructed to obtain membership cards.

[Transcriber note: "Major Kindersley" was Guy Kindersley, Conservative MP for Hitchen]

26th Feb 1926 - Layston Church Sunday School

Original image on Facebook

Layston Church Sunday School

Annual Prize-giving

The annual prize-giving to the Layston Church Sunday School scholars took place at the George Hotel on Friday evening last.

There was a crowded audience, which consisted of scholars, parents and friends. The Vicar, the Rev. A. Howard presided, and handed the prize books to the boys and girls. He also referred to the good work of the teachers.

After this, Mr B.E. Thody gave a lantern lecture which was much enjoyed by all. The subjects were - A visit to the Zoo, Fairy tales, British wild birds and their nest, and views of Winchester. Several local slides, lent the Rev A. Howard and Mr Thody, were very interesting.

At the close, the Vicar proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer and also to Mrs Alexander Dixon who was present and gave each child an orange.

The very happy evening concluded with the National Anthem.

26th Feb 1926 - Death of Mr B. Stoten

Original image on Facebook

Death of Mr B. Stoten

It is with regret that we record the death of Mr Bertie Stoten, the only son of Mrs W. and the late Mr W. Stoten, formerly of Buntingford.

The deceased, who had been ill for some time, passed away at his home at New Malden on Wednesday morning at the age of 21. Prior to his illness, he was an electrical engineer.

His father, whose death was reported in this paper in July, 1924, was for many years gardener at Throcking Rectory. He was buried at Aspenden Churchyard, and it is understood that the arrangements may be made to bring the remains of his son to Aspenden.

The old friends of Mrs and Miss Stoten will extend their deep sympathy to them in their sad bereavement.