School Attendance
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Education Sub-Committee was held at the Board Room on Monday, Mr C. Hummerstone presiding.
The question of evening classes for the 1926-27 session was discussed, and a skeleton syllabus drawn up.
It is proposed to hold classes for Horticulture and Agriculture in addition to the usual subjects, and it is hoped that many will avail themselves of the opportunity of studying these two important subjects.
Rural District Council
A meeting of the Rural District Council followed, Captain H.H. Williams presiding.
Surveyor's Report
The Surveyor's Report was presented and passed.
Little Hormead Cottages
The Surveyor reported on the drainage at these cottages, and after a discussion the Surveyor was instructed to interview Mr Pattern.
Housing Acts
Application for subsidies under the House Act, 1923, were received from Mrs Lacey, of Cottered, and Mr R.G. Peck, of Rushden. Both applications were granted.
The Milk and Dairies Order, 1926
The order was discussed, and the Medical Officer of Health (Dr Dunn) was asked to report on the order at the next meeting of the Council.
Rating and Valuation Bill
The question of the new Rating and Valuation Bill was discussed, and the following elected to serve on the local Rating Committee: Mrs Dimsdale, Messrs. W.J. May, C. Fraser, A.J. Hayes, W.H. Kittow and G. Graves.
Mr C. Hummerstone asked what would be the position of the present Assistant Overseer when the new act came into force.
The Clerk pointed out that there would have to be a certain number of collectors, and the matter was left for the Committee to report upon.
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.
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Westmill
School Entertainment
The children of Westmill School gave a very successful entertainment on Friday in last week to a good and appreciative audience, in the Village Hall.
The first part of the programme took the nature of a ****** Troupe, and the boys acquitted themselves very creditably, with John Miller as Interlocutor and Charles and Ernest Pegram as cornermen, supported by Keith Bright and Edward Rayment.
To help in the singing, several girls dressed as pierrots gave a striking effect on the stage. This part concluded with a small sketch, entitled "The Ghost," very ably performed by the cornermen and Keith Bright, as ghost.
The second part was miscellaneous, chiefly devoted to the performance of the infants, which was capitally done and elicited continued applause from the audience.
Kathleen Jackson gave a monologue in a very clear and appreciative manner, followed by a song by Violet Miller, so well rendered that an encore was accorded her.
The last item was a sketch, called "Who's Who?" performed by four girls (Hilda Reed, Elsie Bradbury, Alice Miller and Florrie Moule), all of whom gave a very good account of themselves, though the acting of Florence Moule as the servant, "Jemima Anne," brought round after round of laughter and applause.
A capital evening concluded with the National Anthem, and a hearty vote of thanks proposed by Mr C. Hummerstone to Mr Harvey and Miss Hankin was most warmly responded to.
As the entertainment was given in aid of the Nursing Fund, the sum of £4 1s. was handed over to Mrs C. Hummerstone, the secretary of the Westmill branch of the Nursing Association.