23rd April 1926 - Buckland Women's Institute

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Buckland

Women's Institute

The April monthly meeting was again well attended in the school on the 14th inst. at 6.30 p.m.

The business having been gone through, Mrs Vernede gave a perfectly clear and interesting talk on "Her Travels in America." A very hearty clap was accorded her by the members to show how very much they had appreciated her kindess in coming over from Standon to thus address them.

Tea was served by the following hostesses - Miss F. Pigg, Mesdames Coxall, Jackson, Jarman, Young, and Miss L. Malyon.

Games and dancing were next indulged in, and a very happy meeting closed with the singing of God Save the King.

The two whist drives held recently in aid of the members' summer outing met with very good results, £11 7s. 6d. having been cleared for that purpose.

9th April 1926 - Westmill - Whist Drive and Fancy Dress Dance

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Westmill

Whist Drive and Fancy Dress Dance

The attendance at the whist drive and dance held at the Village Hall on Tuesday evening exceeded all expectations. The event was an entire success, and the promoters are to be congratulated on the result. The proceeds are being devoted to the Social Club.

Fifteen tables were in use for whist, and the following were the successful players:

Ladies - 1 Miss Hilda Reed (umbrella), 2 Mrs Barnes (chocolates); consolation, Miss Dora Jackson (handkerchiefs).

Gents - 1 Master T. Hummerstone (walking stick), 2 Mr L. Pegram (cigarettes); consolation, Mr Alec Pratt (handkerchiefs).

There were several entries for the fancy dress competition. Mr Hugh Holmes as "John Bull" won first prize (fountain pen), Miss Theakston as a "Dutch Boy" second (box of chocolates), while the prize (a clock) for the most original design was won by Miss Deacon, her "scarecrow" costume being very striking.

The prizes were presented to the winners by Mrs H.H. Williams who congratulated the recipients.

An excellent programme of up-to-date dance music was provided by Mr C. Little. Mr H. Bright very ably acted as M.C. throughout the evening.

16th Dec 1927 - Buntingford Board of Guardians

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Buntingford Board of Guardians

Monthly Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room on Thursday in last week. In the absence through illness of the Chairman, Mr C. Hummerstone, the Vice-Chairman, Mr F.B. Cannon, presided, and expressed the hope that the Chairman would soon be well again.

Others present were Mrs Dimsdale, Captain H.H. Williams, Messrs. C. Fraser, G. Graves, A.W. Page, W.J. May, T.J. Stick, A.J. Hayes, G.C. Wilson, and Herbert Ward, with the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), the Relieving Officers (Mr H.H. Macklin) and the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke).

MASTER'S REPORT

The Master presented his monthly report, which was as follows: Number of inmates - men 26, women 18, total 44. Number for corresponding period last year, 37.

Since the last meeting five persons had been admitted and one discharged. The following gifts had been received and much appreciated: Mrs Vasey, books; Miss Thody, magazines; Mrs Searing, books; Mrs Law, books. During the month, 293 casuals have been relieved, against 91 for the corresponding period of last year.

The Master also reported that he had received some subscriptions towards the fund for provided a loud speaker for the men's ward, and he hoped to get enough to meet the cost.

Mr May reported that he had, on behalf of the House Committee, visited that Institution that morning and found everywhere in clean and good order. The new stove had been fixed in the lying-in ward and was satisfactory. The electric light installation was well in hand.

Several cases of relief were dealt with, and a proposition allowing the usual extra Christmas relief (1/6 for adults and 1/- for children) was unanimously carried.

TENDERS

Tenders were received for the supply of goods, &c., to the institution, and the following accepted:

Groceries - Messrs. W.B. Moss & Sons.

Meat - Mr H.A. Jackson.

Milk - Mr C. Smith.

Coffins - Mr G. Saggers.

Hair-cutting - Mr C. Miles.

Bread and flour - Mr G.J. Pearce.

The remaining business, which lasted less than twenty minutes, was of a formal nature.

10th Feb 1928 - Death of Mrs Harradence

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Death of Mrs Harradence

The death of Mrs E. Harradence has removed yet another of our old inhabitants.

The deceased has been in failing health since her husband's death a year ago. She was 74 years of age, and during her illness received every possible attention and kindness from her daughter, Mrs H. Jackson, with whom she has resided for over twelve months.

He [sic] end came on February 8th. Her large family are now greatly scattered - two sons being in Canada and one at Southend. The funeral takes place at Layston on Monday. The deep sympathy of many friends in Buntingford is extended to the family.

Announcement of Mrs Harradence's death.