Home League
At the last meeting of the Home League, held at the Salvation Army Hall, the following members were given suitable presents in recognition of their services for the League: Mrs Parker, Mrs Miles, Mrs Hills, and Miss L. Plumb.
The presentations were made by Capt. Green who, in the course of a few well-chosen words, expressed thanks on behalf of the donors for the work carried out.
The recipients of the gifts suitably replied.
Board of Guardians
Monthly Meeting
Big Increase in Tramps
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room on Thursday (yesterday).
Present - Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mr F.B. Cannon (Vice-Chairman), Mrs Dimsdale, The Rev. L.W. Wright, Capt. H.H. Williams, Messrs. G. Graves, W.J. May, A.J. Hayes, G.C. Wilson, E.J. Marshall, H.C. Marshall, Claud Fraser, A.W. Page, and T.J. Stick, with the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin) and Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke).
The Late Mrs F. Prime
On the proposition of the Chairman, it was unanimously resolved to send a letter of condolence to Mr Frank Prime, of Meesden Bury, on the recent loss of his wife.
Master's Report
The Master reported as follows:
Number of inmates - men 22, women 17, children 2. Total 41. Corresponding period last year - 40.
Number of casuals during month - 174. Corresponding period last year - 21.
During the month two females have died.
Gifts
The following gifts have been received and much appreciated:
Mrs Dimsdale (cake), Mrs Dixon, Mrs Veasey, Mrs J. Smith, Capt. Green (Salvation Army), and Mrs C.H. Poulton - (books).
Casuals
During the past month 174 casuals were admitted, against 21 for the corresponding period last year. Of those admitted this year over 100 are men under 50 years of age, who state they are looking for work on farms.
The present accommodation is sufficient, if the men are discharged the first day after admission.
The Chairman asked if the men were genuinely looking for work on farms, and the Master said that some of them did not appear suitable for farm work.
Relief Cases
Several relief cases were dealt with by the board.
Resolution From Derby
A circular was read from the Derby Union asking for the support of the Board with reference to the following resolution passed by the Derby Guardians:
"This is Board is very concerned and distressed to find so many male applicants for relief who have fought and been maimed and disabled in the great war, and the Country after all promises made on its behalf, has failed to stand by these men and prevent their becoming chargeable to the Poor Law."
It was decided to leave the resolution on the table.
There was little other business and the meeting was followed by the monthly meeting of the Buntingford Rural District Council, a report of which will appear next week.
Salvation Army
The two new officers who replace Capt. Green and Lieut. Andrews took over their duties on Saturday last.
They were welcomed by the Buntingford Corps at a special meeting on Friday, at which there was a good attendance.
The welcome extended over Sunday, when references were made to the work of Capt. Green and Lieut. Andrews.
Cricket
Wyddiall v. Hamels Park
The above match was playing at Hamels Park on Saturday last, resulting in a win for Wyddiall by 37 runs.
Wyddiall batted first - F. Hatchett being top-scorer with 18 (not out). Hamels scored only moderately against the bowling of S. and H. Pledger, and were dismissed just on time for 44 runs, W. Wallace and R. Drevuit making 30 between them. S. Pledger was the most successful bowler, taking six wickets at a small cost.
Scores:
Wyddiall
C. Hatchett, b W. Wallace - 5
S. Pledger, b Drevuit - 7
W. Hatchett, b Drevuit - 2
H. Pledger, c S., b W. Wallace - 13
R. Pledger, b W. Wallace - 2
H. May, c C., b W. Wallace - 5
F. Hatchett, not out - 18
E. Bonfield, W. Wallace - 12
H. Hatchett, c W., b S. Wallace - 1
R. Reed, c Bysouth, b S. Wallace - 4
A. Martin, b Drevuit - 6
T. Mole, run out - 2
Extras - 6
Total - 81
Hamels Park
W. Gruss, b S. Pledger - 3
C. Bysouth, b S. Pledger - 2
S. Wallace, b S. Pledger - 0
R. Drevuit, run out - 14
W. Wallace, b H. Pledger - 16
F. Green, b H. Pledger - 0
V. Roberts, b S. Pledger - 2
H. Clarke, c H. Hatchett, b H. Pledger - 1
B. Allen, b H. Pledger - 0
F. Clements, b S. Pledger - 1
T. Rayreen, not out - 1
Extras - 5
Total - 44