Whist
A whist drive, in aid of the Buntingford Tennis Club, was held at the Foresters' Hall on Wednesday evening.
Eight tables were in use, and the successful players were:
Ladies - 1, Miss M. Cornwell; 2, Mr H. Cutts (playing as lady).
Gents - 1, Mr S. Howlett; 2, Mr E. Ward.
Lowest Gentleman - Mr C. Robinson.
Lowest Lady - Mrs J. Aylott.
Voucher prizes were given.
Tennis Club
Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the members of the Buntingford Tennis Club was held on Wednesday evening. The Rev. John Cole presided, and there was a good attendance of members.
The Hon. Sec. (Mr B.E. Thody) presented his annual report, which was adopted.
The Hon. Treasurer (Mrs B.E. Thody) presented the financial statement, which showed an adverse balance of £1 15s. 5d. The expenses last year were £22 8s. 11d., and included: new nets and posts £7 18s., groundsman £4 5s. 9d., deck chairs £2 0s. 6d., rent £3, and balls £1 12s.
The receipts, which totalled £20 13s. 6d., were made up as follows: Balance from 1924 seasons £8 1s. 3d., members' subscriptions £10 10s., whist drives on courts and Foresters Hall £1 4s., vistors' fees &c, 18s. 3d.
The Chairman said he thought the accounts were very satisfactory, considering what had been spent on improvements last year.
The accounts were then adopted on the proposition of Mr L. Smith, seconded by Mrs S. Smith.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
The Chairman moved the re-election of the President (Mr H.C. Marshall).
Mr L. Smith seconded, and the motion was carried with acclamation.
Mr B.E. Thody was re-elected Hon. Sec. with Mrs Thody as Hon. Treasurer.
The Committee elected were - Mrs S. Smith, Mrs H. Handy, Miss Aylott, the Rev. John Cole, Messrs. S. Smith, H. Handy, H. Cutts and W. Smith.
A Sub-Committee, consisting of Mrs J. Aylott, Mrs S. Smith and Miss Bush, were elected to serve as a tea committee.
On the propostion of the Chairman, Mr S. Howlett was re-elected Captain, with Mr H. Clarke as Vice-Captain.
Votes of thanks were accorded the officers for their past services, and the ladies who managed the teas so successfully.
National Institute for the Blind
Successful Whist Drive
The whist drive and dance, in aid of the National Institute for the Blind, held at the George Hotel on Wednesday evening last, passed off most successfully.
There was an excellent company present - 88 sitting down to whist, which commenced at 7.30.
The successful players were:
Ladies - 1, Mrs Rand, 177 (butter dish); 2, Miss Aylott, 176 (case of knives); 3, Mr J. Parrish (playing as lady), 174 (scent spray).
Gents - 1, Mr F. Ward, 180 (case of brushes); 2, Mr S. Howlett, 175 (knife); 3, Mr C. Tottman, 172 (purse).
A lucky ticket prize - an attache case - was kindly given by Miss Lushington, and was won by Mr Rand, of Newtown.
A dance followed, the Standon Orchestra providing an excellent programme of up-to-date dance music, Mr L. Smith officiating as M.C.
Mr B.E. Thody, who annually organises the event officiated as M.C. for whist, and at the close thanked the company for their support.
A hearty vote of thanks was also accorded Miss Lushington for presenting a prize, and the Standon Orchestra for the music.
The total proceeds were £6 0s. 6d.
Help the Hospitals
The Whist Drive and Dance on behalf of the Hertford and Royston Hospitals next Wednesday in the Benson Hall promises to be one of the largest ever held in Buntingford. A record attendance is expected, and doubtless many will assist the cause by buying tickets even if unable to be present.
The price of tickets is 2/- if purchased on or before Monday, or 2/6 after Monday. They may be obtained from the various club representatives, including Messrs. W.T. Budd, H.B. Cutts, E.E. Dennis, S. Howlett, J. Lawrence, C.H. Poulton and W. Smith.
At the whist drive Dr Fell will distribute the many valuable prizes, which are now on view in Mr Lawrence's establishment. They include a "lucky ticket" prize.
Dancing will last two hours, and the Town Band are kindly giving their services for the dance music. Mr L. Smith will act as M.C. for the dancing, and Mr E.E. Dennis for the whist.