Buntingford
Accident
On Wednesday evening last a very unfortunate accident occurred to Mr Kelday Smith, eldest son of Mr M. Smith, of the Market Hill.
It appears that when motor cycling home from Hitchin, and turning a sharp corner, he came in contact with a motorbus.
He was at once conveyed to Letchworth Hospital, where, after an ex-ray, it was found that his arm was broken.
A Fog Mishap
During the fog on Monday afternoon last, a Morris Cowley car collided with a traction engine on the road near Westmill.
The car was badly damaged, but the driver escaped injury.
The tractor, which was owned by Mr Macarthur of Stonebury, stood the shock well, showing no signs of the mishap.
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[Note from Alison: The driver was not named but we know Miss Lushington owned a Morris Cowley, and she was a notoriously crazy driver...]
Westmill
Annual Vestry Meeting
The Annual Vestry Meeting, postponed from January 17th, was held at the Village Hall on Monday evening last. There was a scarce attendance owing to the prevalence of influenza.
The chair was taken by the Rector, the Rev. A.G. King, who proposed a vote of thanks to both the Churchwardens for their work during the past year. This was seconded by Mr F. Harvey.
Mr Laird was re-elected People's Warden, on the proposition of Mrs Coutts-Deacon, seconded by Mr Harvey. The Rectory nominated Mrs Greg as Rector's Warden.
Parochial Church Council
The first meeting of the newly elected Council was held on Monday evening last, the Rector, the Rev. A.G. King presiding. Mr Harvey was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman.
Mrs Coutts-Deacon's resignation as Hon. Secretary was received with regret, and after expressions of thanks to her, Mrs Bright was unanimously elected in her stead.
Mr J. Laird was elected Hon. Treasurer and Mrs Coutts-Deacon, Mr Harvey and Mr Laird as representatives to the Ruri-Decanal Conference.
This concluded the business of the meeting.
Death of Mr George Taylor
The death of Mr George Taylor, of White Hall, Sandon, has come as a greay shock to his friends in Sandon and Buntingford districts.
The deceased, who was only 28 years of age, is the son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Taylor, of White Hall Farm, Sandon.
He was taken ill last week with appendicitis, and removed to Hertford Hospital, where he died on Tuesday last.
The many friends of Mr and Mrs Taylor will extend to them deep sympathy in their sudden bereavement.
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