30th July 1926 - Preliminary Notice

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Preliminary Notice

The Vicarage, Ardeley, Herts

G. Scarborough Taylor, P.A.S.I.,

Has received instructions from the Rev. F.P. Harton to Sell by Auction at the above, on Wednesday, August 18th, 1926, at 11 a.m., the whole of the modern and antique furniture and effects, kitchen utensils, outdoor effects, poultry & appliances.

Catalogues of the Auctioneer, Auction Offices, Buntingford (Tel. 20); Welwyn (Tel. 98); Baldock (Tel. 62); and at Hatfield (Tel. 16).

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Note from Alison: Rev. Frederic Percy Harton was born in 1889 and he died in Wells, Somerset in 1959 while out walking.

He was vicar of Ardeley from 1922 to 1926 when he went to spend a year in Ceylon as missionary. Upon his return he was appointed warden of the Sisters of Charity, Knowle, Bristol. In 1936 he became vicar of Baulking in Berkshire, where he remained until he was appointed Dean of Wells.

30th July 1926 - For Sale

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For Sale

Creosote - Wood preservative, at 1/8 per galloon. E.P. Borsberry, Ironmonger, Buntingford.

Gent's bicycle for sale. Good condition; new rear tyre, chain, free wheel, &c. Bargain 35/- Beadle, Cottered.

Walnut washstand, marble top, tile back, drawer and cupboard. 26/-; Single bedstead, spring and mattress, 17/6; Axminster carpet, 10ft. 6in. x 6ft., in good condition, 30/- Marvill, Buntingford.

Miscellaneous

Found a brown and white puppy. Can be claimed at Police Station, Buntingford.

Room for two passengers. Private car leaving Buntingford Monday morning, August 2nd - London, Bexhill, Hastings, Brighton, Eastbourne. David Smith, c/o Mr Anthony, Buntingford.

Foster-mother required. Sole charge of infant; private person only; Buntingford or district. Write full particulars, Box No. 60, "Gazette" office, Buntingford.

23rd July 1926 - Westmill Women's Institute

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Westmill

Women's Institute

The July meeting was held on Wednesday, the 21st inst., at Knight's Hill, by kind invitation of Mrs Laird.

The usual proceedings took place and one new member elected at the business meeting, which was at 6.30.

A whist drive followed, prizes for which were given by six members, and the bountiful tea was given by Mrs Laird. There were eleven tables, Mrs Laird acting as M.C. It was a very stormy evening, so the proceedings were conducted under cover.

For the prizes, Mrs Darton and Mrs Lee tied for the first lady's; Mrs Pegram was awarded consolation, while an extra prize was won by Mr G. Warner (playing as lady).

Mr W. Jackson and Mr W. Baker won first and second gents' prizes respectively, Miss Bright (playing as gent) being awarded consolation prize.

Mr Harvey, for the visitors, proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to the hostess.

In spite of the weather, a very cheerful evening was spent.

23rd July 1926 - The Storm

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The Storm

Buntingford missed - and a good miss - the centre of the severe thunderstorm which assed over Essex and part of Hertfordshire on Sunday night.

The lightning could be seen at 10 p.m., and was very vivid and incessant until about 11.30.

Little rain fell in the district, though a certain amount of damage was done to growing crops by the strong wind.

It is understood that the havoc caused in certain parts of Essex was heartbreaking to witness on Monday morning.