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Showing posts with label February 1927. Show all posts
Showing posts with label February 1927. Show all posts
18th February 1927 - Women's Institute
Women's Institute
On the 9th inst., the monthly meeting of the Buntingford Women's Institute was held at the Assembly Room, the George Hotel.
The president, Mrs H.C. Marshall, presided, and considering the prevalence of influenza, there was a good company present.
The feature of the meeting was an address on Women Police by a lady from London. Her address was listened to very attentively, and at the close she was accorded a very enthusiastic vote of thanks on the proposition of the Chairman.
A competition for ginger biscuits was won by Mrs Squires.
Tea, served by Mrs Squires and Mrs Dellow, brought the afternoon's proceedings to a close.
18th February 1927 - Whist
Whist
Organised by the Buntingford Town Silver Band, a successful whist drive was held at the Assembly Room, the George Hotel, on Saturday evening last.
Mr T. Wornham was M.C., and prizes were won by the following:
Ladies - 1 Mr A. Postle, 2 Mr H. Handy (both playing as lady).
Gents - 1 Mr E. Hurry, 2 Mr S. Saunders.
A spot dance competition was won by Miss Cook and Mr Ivan Sharp.
18th February 1927 - Buntingford Nursing Fund Whist Drive and Dance
Buntingford Nursing Fund
Whist Drive and Dance
Miss Lushington and her willing helpers are to be heartily congratulated upon the complete success of her annual whist drive and dance held on Wednesday evening in the Benson Hall.
There was a large gathering, especially for the dancing.
The evening commenced with a whist drive, prizes for which had been kindly given by Lady Heaton-Ellis, Mrs H.C. Marshall, Mrs H.H. Williams, Mrs Mevett, Mrs Wyman, Miss Lushington, Dr and Mrs R.W. Fell, and Rev. A.L. Panchaud.
Twenty-five tables were occupied, and the prizes were presented by Miss Lushington to the following:
Ladies - 1, Mrs A. Clark (biscuit barrel); 2, Miss W. Walsingham (half tea service); 3, Mrs Wallis (tea cosy); lowest score - Mrs Geaves.
Gents - 1, Mr H. Hatchett (mirror); 2, Mr Coxall (shaving mirror); 3, Mr Mannox (pictures); lowest score - Mr Bishop.
A lucky chair prize went to Mrs Bennett, and the lucky ticket prize to Mr J. Bishop.
The Buntingford Town Band was in attendance, and dancing was indulged in until midnight, the excellent programme being enjoyed to the full.
Mr A.C. Bartlett for whist, and Mr L. Smith for dancing, were the two efficient M.C's.
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