23rd July 1926 - New Station Master

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New Station Master

Mr M. Hare, station master at Barkingside, Essex, has been appointed by the Railway Authorities to succeed Mr F.W. Bower, as station master at Buntingford.

Prior to becoming station master at Barkingside, Mr Hare, was relieving station master for the Norwich district. He will begin his duties here shortly, and comes with a deservedly high reputation.

Since Mr Bower left, Mr W. Spratley, relieving station master for the Buntingford Branch has been in charge of the Buntingford Station, and has carried out the duties most efficiently.

The many friends of Mr Bower wish him many days of happiness in his reitrement.

23rd July 1926 - Rural District Council

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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.

23rd July 1926 - Board of Guardians

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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.

23rd July 1926 - Success

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Success

We have pleasure in recording that at a recent examination, in connection with the Daily Graphic National Scholarship Competition, Doris Queenie Law, of Church Street, Buntingford, was award [sic] a Diploma of Merit for proficiency in the following subjects - History, Geography, English, Needlework and Drawing.

We congratulate Miss Law, who is only 13 years of age, on her success, especially as there were some 130,000 entrants to the competition.