28th January 1927 - Cards and Dancing

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Cards and Dancing

Ten prizes for whist in well-warmed and commodious surroundings, and two hours' dancing on the best floor in the neighbourhood, is good value for 1/6! And this may be obtained at the Whist Drive and Dance next Wednesday, February 2nd, at the Benson Hall, Buntingford.

Tickets may be had from Mr Castle, Mrs Coates, Mr Fry, Mrs Leslie, Miss Marriage (Aspenden), Mr Martin (Wyddiall), Mrs Philpott and others.

Tickets bought before the day carry a chance of a "Lucky Prize." Those wanting Whist or Dance only can pay 1/0 at the door.

Play will start at 7.30 sharp in order to ensure two hours' dancing, and patrons are respectfully asked to be punctual.

28th January 1927 - Employees of Mr C. Hummerstone Entertained

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Westmill

Employees of Mr C. Hummerstone Entertained

An Enjoyable Evening

To show his appreciation at the manner in which the renovations at his residence, Coles Hill, had been carried out, Major Laing entertained the whole of the employees of Mr C. Hummerstone, of Westmill, to a dinner on Friday evening last.

The Village Hall, where the dinner was held, presented quite a festive appearance. The dinner was served at 7.45. After the repast Major Laing handed round tobacco, cigars, cigarettes and crackers.

Songs and musical items by an instrumental quartette kept the proceeding merry till 10 p.m., when a large ring was formed and Auld Lang Syne heartily sung.

Major Laing expressed pleasure at seeing so many present, and said he hoped they had all spent an enjoyable evening.

Mr C. Hummerstone in proposing a vote of thanks to Major Laing, said he was sure everyone appreciating the Major's kindness. They had all had an excellent dinner and a most enjoyable evening.

This was seconded by Mr Pratt and followed by hearty cheers for the Major.

Votes of thanks were also accorded the caterer, the helpers and the musical quartette.

28th January 1927 - Sandon Women's Institute

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Sandon

Women's Institute

On Friday, January 14th, the members had their annual New Year's Party.

The schoolroom, hung with many coloured balloons and streamers, looked quite festive.

The members and friends, numbering about 100, began to arrive about 6 o'clock, and son a happy party was enjoying various games.

Mrs Williams, of Aspenden House, was present, and entered fully into the amusements.

Refreshments were served at 7.30, a bountiful supply of good things having been provided. The room was then cleared for dancing, and Malt's Orchestra being in attendance, a merry crowd were soon dancing to the enlivening strains.

28th January 1927 - Rainfall for the week ending January 26th 1927

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Rainfall for the week ending January 26th, 1927

Jan. - inches.

21 - .37

22 - .23

25 - .06

Total for week - .66