18th January 1924 - Wyddiall - An Enjoyable Concert

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[Transcriber note: To save everyone's eyes I've turned the collections of names at the end into bullet pointed lists]

Wyddiall

An Enjoyable Concert

The concert given in the schoolroom on Tuesday last attracted a crowded audience, that spent a delightful time.

Mr H. May was the chief organiser, and Mr R. May presided at the piano.

No charge was made for admission, but during the interval a collection was made in aid of the Men's Club, the satisfactory sum of 30s. being collected.

At the close Mr H. Pigg congratulated the artistes on the excellent programme, and called for three cheers, which were heartily given.

On behalf of the performers, Mr H. May thanked the audience for their support, and the liberal way they had subscribed to the Club funds.

The programme was as follows:

Part 1 -

• Pianoforte Solo, Mr R. May;
• song, "Maryland," Mr B. Hatchett;
• song, "Mary Ann and Jack," Mr H. Money;
• duet, "Barbara Allen," Misses N. Hatchett and R. Marshall;
• recitation, "From the wreck," Mr E. Searle;
• song, "Passing by," Mr W. May;
• song, "The old armchair," Mr W. Searle;
• dialogue, Messrs B. Hatchett and E. Martin;
• song, "I passed by your window," N. Hatchett, Miss L. Pledger and R. Marshall;
• song, "Whispering," Mr H. Pledger;
• song, "I shall have to ask my mother if she'll let me," Mr C. Hatchett;
• song, "That old fashioned mother," Miss L. Pledger;
• song, "God send you back to me," Mr W. Watson.

Part 2 -

• Song, "Annie Laurie," Mrs W. Mead;
• song, "Light of her life went out," Mr H. Money;
• song, "Bubbles," E. Bonfield, R. Reed and C. Hatchett;
• song, "Bells of St Mary's," Mr H. Pledger;
• duet, "The old rustic bridge," Miss N. and Mr B. Hatchett;
• recitation, "A great fit," Mr E. Searle;
• song, "My meatless day," Mr C. Hatchett;
• song, "Mate of mine," Mr W. May;
• song, "Poor ole' Joe," Mr W. Searle;
• reading, "Our village," Mr J. Searle;
• song, "Touch the harp gently," Mr W. Watson;
• song, "Amazon," Mr B. Hatchett;
• "Auld Lang Syne," concert party.

5th August 1927 - Cricket - Newsells v. Wyddiall

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Cricket

Newsells v. Wyddiall

This match was decided at Newsells on Saturday last, resulting in a crushing defeat of the homesters by 123 runs.

Newsells went in first, and were quickly dismissed for the poor total of 19.

The majority of the Wyddiall batsmen batted very well indeed, S. Pledger being top scorer with 55. W. Hatchett (18), F. Hatchett (15), T. Pledger (11), and H. Hatchett (not out 10), helped splendidly to raise the fine total of 142.

For Wyddiall, H. Pledger took six wickets for 9 runs and S. Pledger two for 7.

Score:

Newsells Park

W. Miles, c Bonfield, b S. Pledger - 0

B.F. Arthur, b H. Pledger - 2

E. Hales, run out - 2

E. Turney, b H. Pledger - 6

C. Whitby, b H. Pledger - 0

G. Patterson, c H. May, b H. Pledger - 0

J. Thompson, run out - 2

J. Parish, c Bonfield, b H. Pledger - 0

E. Willis, c F. Hatchett, b H. Pledger - 0

F. Watkins, b S. Pledger - 2

W. Watkins, not out - 1

Extras - 3

Total - 19

Wyddiall

C. Hatchett, b Hales - 6

S. Pledger, c Turner, b Whitby - 55

F. Hatchtt, b Turner - 15

R. Reed, c F. Watkins, b Turner - 3

E. Bonfield, b Turner - 2

H. Pledger, b Whitby - 1

T. Pledger, b Turner - 11

H May, b Turner - 1

H. Hatchett, not out - 10

W. Hatchett, b Turner - 18

W. Leathers, b Hales - 9

Extras - 11

Total - 142

8th October 1926 - Whist Drive

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Whist Drive

Twenty-five tables were occupied at a whist drive held at the Benson Hall on Wednesday evening in last week in aid of the Town Football Club funds.

Other persons came in later for dancing, and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent by all.

Mr H. Clark was M.C. for whist, and prizes were won by the following:

Ladies - 1 Miss Cannon, 2 Mrs Cornwell, 3 Mr Hatchett (playing as lady).

Gents - 1 Mr C. Smith, 2 Mr Hutchins, 3 Mr A Dray.

Highest score first-half - Mr E.E. Dennis (94).

Lucky ticket - Mr W.T. Budd.

For the dancing which followed, Mr Leslie Smith was an efficiant M.C.

The music was supplied by the Standon Orchestra, and gave every satisfaction.

24th December 1926 - Bowls Club

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Bowls Club

Successful Whist Drive

A whist drive, in aid of the funds of the Buntingford Bowls Club, was held at the George Assembly Rooms on Monday evening. There was a good company present, upwards of 70 sitting down to whist, which commenced at 7.30.

Mr E.E. Dennis officiated as M.C., and the successful players were:

Ladies - 1, Mrs Philpott, 189 (box chocolate); 2, Mrs Lawrence, 178 (jam dish); 3, Miss D. Camp, 170 (sugar sifter).

Gents - 1, Mr Hatchett (clock); 2, Mr C. Baker (rose bowl); 3, Mr G. Holmes (cigarettes).

Mrs W.J. May congratulated the winners and distributed the prizes.

Mr W.J. May, the Captain of the Club, thanked the company for their support. A vote of thanks to Mr Dennis was proposed by Mr F.W. Butler and carried with applause.

At the close, the result of the Xmas Ballot was announced by Mr Dennis.