12th Oct 1928 - Buckland Harvest Festival

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Harvest Festital [sic]

The Buckland Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held at St Andrew's Church on Friday evening in last week and on the following Sunday. The services were of a specially bright nature, and the Church was tastefully decorated. There were good congregations on each occasion.

On the Friday evening the Rev. L.A. Ewart, Rector of Aspenden, preached the sermon, taking for his text "Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee" (St. Like xii., 20). It was a stirring address, making a strong impression on all present, and although lengthy was far too short for most of the congregation.

The good old harvest hymns were heartily sung, and an excellent anthem rendered by the choir while the congregation was seated. It was taken from the words "While the earth remaineth, seed time and harvest shall not erase."

The Rector, Rev. A.J. McKinney, accompanied the choir on the organ for the anthem.

The Rector conducted the Sunday morning service, giving an excellent address on thankfulness. The hymns were heartily sung, and after the service there was a celebration of Holy Communion. The Rector also conducted a children's service in the afternoon, when the young people brought offerings of fruit and eggs.

The church was filled for the evening service, when the Rural Deal, Rev. Mc C. Kerr, Rector of Wydiall, preached from the text "A joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful" (Psalm 147). He emphasised thankfulness as being a fact in our lives. The choir again rendered the anthem, Miss F. Pigg presiding at the organ.

The following were responsible for the decorations: Mrs McKinney (east windows, choir stalls and reading desk), Mrs Morris (pulpit), Miss N. Pigg (lectern), Mrs J. And Mrs H. Carter (font and windows), Mesdames J. Hurry, C. Jackson, South, Whitby and others (windows).

The collections throughout the festival amounted to £7 2s., and were divided between the Royston Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital at Cambridge. The fruit and vegetables were also sent to Royston.

5th Oct 1928 - Buckland, Whist Drive and Dance

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Whist Drive and Dance

A successful whist drive and dance was held in the School on September 28th, in aid of the children's treat.

Although the day was very wet, a good number was present. Miss F. Pigg presented the prizes to the following lucky winners:

Ladies - 1 Miss P. Jackson, 2 Mrs E. Bunce; Gents - 1 Mr F. Stoten, 2 Mr J. Baker; booby Mr S. Bullard; lucky chair Miss C Norris.

Excellent refreshments were served by the Women's Institute members, to whom the promoters wish to give their best thanks. A large iced cake was raffled, the winnter being Mr W. Gatward. Also a fancy sandwich, containing a lucky charm, given by Mrs Dommett, was won by Miss C. Hagger.

The Mavis Dance Band played splendidly, and a most enjoyable evening ended with the singing of the National Anthem.

26th Feb 1926 - Boys' Club

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Boys' Club

A whist drive and dance, in aid of the funds of the Buntingford Boys' Club, was held at the George Hotel on Tuesday evening in last week.

There were 14 tables in use for whist, and Mr E.E. Dennis carried out the duties of M.C. The prize winners were: Ladies - 1 Mrs W. Jackson (biscuit barrel), 2 Mrs Smith (jam dish), 3 Mrs Hummerstone (jam dish). Gents - 1 Mr Mannox (clock), 2 Mr A. Mayes (tobacco pouch and pipe), 3 Mr A. Coxall (cut-glass bowl).

Following the whist, dancing was indulged in until midnight, Mr E.E. Dennis acting as accompanish and Mr J. Wall as M.C.

12th Feb 1926 - Property Sale at Buntingford

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Property Sale at Buntingford

Messrs Nash, Son & Rowley, Auctioneers, of Royston, conducted a sale of Freehold Properties, comprising The Old Vicarage House, six important building sites and three enclosures of old pasture, situate [sic] at Buntingford, at the George Hotel on Friday evening last.

The lots and prices realised were as follows:

Lot 1 - The Old Vicarage House, now in the occupation of Mrs Coptcoat. Starting at £100, the bidding went to £260, when it was sold to Mrs Bridges, of Tottenham, a relative of the present tenant.

Lots 2 to 7 inclusive - Six freehold building sites situated immediately adjoining lot 1, and having a frontage of approximately 92ft. each, with depths averaging from 139ft. to 103ft. The Auctioneer was unable to sell the lots separately, and offered the whole field, which was withdrawn at £185.

Lot 8 - An enclosure of old freehold pasture near Layston Church; area 1a. 2r. 5p., and let to Mr Albert Porter. Starting at £20, the bidding was carried to £60, when the lot was sold to Mr A. Jackson, of Buntingford.

Lot 9 - An enclosure of old grazing pasture, known as "Goose Acre" and let to Mr Albert Porter. Starting at £15, bids of £5 carried the figure to £40, when the lot was withdrawn.

Lot 10 - An encloure of freehold pasture land, known as "Brand's Croft"; area 7a. 0r. 34p.; let to Mr J.R. Russell. Starting at £70, the bidding was carried to £120, when this lot was sold to Mr G. Scarborough Taylor.

We understand that the building plots have since been sold privately.