21st January 1927 - Layston Church Sunday School

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Layston Church Sunday School

The annual prizegiving took place in the George Assembly Room on Wednesday evening, and was much enjoyed by children, parents, teachers and friends. After the singing of well-known choruses, Miss M. Macklin kindly acting as accompanist.

Rev. A. Howard spoke with appreciation of the work of the teachers, and alluded to the loss the Sunday School had sustained in the departure of Miss E. Howard, who with the help of several young teachers, had done much to improve the infant Sunday School.

He expressed sympathy with Miss Woodley in the loss of her father, and urged the parents present to encourage the children in regular attendance.

The prizegiving followed, after which Mr B. Thody most kindly gave a lantern lecture combining amusement, interest and instructions, which was greatly appreciated by all, the local touches raising peals of laughter.

The following is the list of prizewinners:

Boys I - Eric Nichols, W. Warner, A. Howard.

Boys II - L. Fiddaman, Charlie Scrivener, Horace Darton, Jack Crouch.

Girls I - Ethel Winters, A. Coxall.

Girls II - Vera Dowding, D. Warner.

Very regular - W. Winters, Vera Nichols.

Boys III - Christopher Hurry, Cyril Kimpton, Percy Scrivener.

Infants I - Very regular. R. Winters, Maud Hurry, Gladys Butler, C. Woods, T. Fiddaman.

Infants II - Very regular. K. Warner, S. Hurry, Doris Butler, F. Darton.

Infants III - G. Kimpton, Ben Crouch.

Class IV - Albert Butler, Joan Woods.

14th January 1927 - Funeral of Mr T. Saggers

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Funeral of Mr T. Saggers

The funeral of Mr Thomas Saggers, whose death we announced last week, took place at Layston Church on Saturday afternoon.

The service was conducted by the Rev. A. Howard, the lesson being read by the Revd. John Cole.

The coffin, which was of plain oak, with brass furniture, was inscribed - Thomas Saggers, Died 2nd January, 1927. Aged 76 years.

The immediate mourners were: Messrs Charles and Arthur Saggers (sons), Messrs G. and S. Saggers (brothers), Mrs G. Saggers (sister-in-law), Mrs A. Saggers (daughter-in-law).

A number of deceased's old friends and neighbours were at the Churchyard, and there were upwards of 20 floral tributes.

14th January 1927 - Buntingford Rural District Council

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Buntingford Rural District Council

Captain H.H. Williams presided at the monthly meeting of the above Council, held at the Council Offices on Thursday in last week.

The Surveyor, Mr E.G. Thody, presented his monthly report.

The Isolation Hospital remained closed. The town's water consumption for the past month was 1,014,000 gallons; the water level at the well had risen another 12in., and stood at 38 feet, the same as at January last.

Condemned Cottages

Dr R.A. Dunn, the Medical Officer of Health, presented a report on the condition of the cottages in Baldock Road, previously reported on by the Surveyor. After discussion it was agreed to issue closing orders.

Fuel Overseer

The Board discussed the question of remuneration to be paid the Fuel Overseer for his duties during the period of the coal dispute - 30 weeks.

The Chairman said a great amount of extra work had been entailed in connection with the issuing of permits and the recording of stocks of coal.

After discussion it was agreed to pay Mr Thody the sum of £30 for his services, and the Chairman said the Board wished to thank him for the manner in which he had dealt with the situation.

During the coal dispute Buntingford was much more fortunate than many other places, with regard to the supply of coal.

Roads

The Surveyor presented a schedule showing the cost of putting in order the roads which the County Council proposed taking over.

The amount stated (£8213), was considered much too high, and it was agreed to get into comunication with the County Councillors representing the District, with a view to getting this amount substantially reduced.

14th January 1927 - A Birthday Party

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A Birthday Party

A pleasing little event took place at the Poor Law Institution on Monday afternoon last, the occasion being the 93rd anniversary of the birthday of one of the inmates - Miss E. Purkiss.

The birthday was celebrated by tea in the ward, and in addition to the women inmates, the following joined in the celebrations  Mr F.W. Butler (Master), Mr J.W. Sutterby, Mr E.C. Clarke (Clerk to the Guardians) and the Revd. John. Cole, whilst the serving was very kindly carried out by the Matron (Mrs F.W. Butler), assisted by the nurses.

After tea all joined in the hymn "O God our help in ages past," followed by the offering of prayers and the benediction.

Miss Purkiss was overcome by the many congratulations and good wishes which she received. Among the presents was an iced cake, suitably inscribed, from the Buntingford Board of Guardians.