Buntingford
Funeral of Mr H. Cooze
The funeral took place on Saturday of Mr H. Cooze, whose death was announced in our columns last week.
There was a large assembly of friends and relatives, including representatives of the firm of Messrs. J. Hamilton, where deceased was employed.
Charity Trustees Meeting
A meeting of the Trustees of the Town Charities was held at the Technical Institute on the 9th inst.
Mr H.C. Marshall presided, and there were also present Rev. L.W. Wright, Capt. H.H. Williams, and Messrs. C. Fraser, W.J. May, P. Hamilton, G. Armstrong and H.H. Macklin (clerk).
The income arising from the charities amounted to £80, which is in excess of last year, a fact welcomed especially as the money has to be dispersed in coal according to the trusts.
The old Bigg's Bread Charity produced an income of £4 9s. 4d. This was administered by the Clerk in small loaves to cottagers' families as stated in the terms of the bequest.
Between 400 and 500 of these small loaves were needed, and they were supplied by Mr C.S. Coates, of Buntingford.
Buntingford Board of Guardians
Monthly Meeting
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), Captain H.H. Williams, Messrs. H.C. Marshall, Claud Fraser, H.E. Dudley, E. Bygrave, F. Prime, A.W. Page, G. Graves, A.J. Hayes, G.C. Wilson, T.J. Stick and W.J. May, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), and Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin).
House Committee
The House Committee submitted the following report:
"The House Committee visited the House this morning, and found everything satisfactory. They think that six dozen tramp rugs will be required before the winter months, and recommend that the Master obtain tenders for them."
Tenders
The following tenders were received for repairs to the laundry ceiling and for the erection of new lavatories:
Laundry:
Mr C.E. Harradence - £11 11s. 0d.
Mr J. Aylott - £15 10s. 0d.
Mr C.H. Poulton - £17 19s. 0d.
Lavatories:
Mr C.E. Harradence - £70 15s. 0d.
J Hamilton & Co. - £72 15s. 2d.
Mr C.H. Poulton - £76 5s. 0d.
Mr Claud Fraser proposed that Mr C.E. Harradence's tenders be accepted. This was agreed by the Board.
Master's Report
The Master reported as follows:
Number of inmates for the week ending May 21st - men 17, women 16, total 33.
Corresponding period last year - 33.
Casuals - men 80, women 4, children 2.
During the month three persons have been discharged and two admitted.
Casuals
During the month the following casuals have been admitted - Men 279, women 18, children 10.
The figures for the corresponding period last year were - Men 67, women 3, children 0.
Of the men, 200 were ex-soldiers and genuine workers. Eight were unable to work, and 71 were tasked. Only five were on the books of the Labour Exchange; the majority of the others call themselves farm labourers.
Unless there is a big drop in the number of unemployed I doubt if our accommodation will be sufficient for the winter months. On some nights now our accommodation is taxed to its limits.
Gifts
The following gifts have been received and much appreciated: Mrs Veasey, books; Mrs B.E. Thody, books.
Buntingford
Board of Guardians
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room on Tuesday (yesterday).
Present: Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mrs Dimsdale, Captain H.H. Williams, Captain E.T. Morris, Messrs F.B. Cannon, H.C. Marshall, G. Graves, C. Fraser, H.E. Dudley, W.H Kittow, A.J. Hayes, W.J. May and G.C. Wilson, with the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin), and the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke).
Master's Report
The Master reported as follows:
Number of inmates - men 15, women 13, children 2. Total 30. Corresponding period last year - 35.
Casuals 65. Corresponding period last year 5.
Gifts
The following gifts have been received and much appreciated:
Fancy cakes and strawberries, Mrs Greg; books, Mrs Tapper.
Tenders
Tenders were received for work on the casual wards at the Institution.
Only two tenders were received, these being as follows: Messrs J. Hamilton & Co., £82 15s. 6d.; Mr C.H. Poulton, £99 5s.
Messrs Hamilton's tender was accepted.