25th June 1926 - A Draw

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A Draw

The Subscription Draw, organised by the Rev. Mother and Sisters of the Convent, in connection with the recent Bazaar, realised £11 11s. 0d.

The drawing took place at the Convent on Saturday, June 19th, in the presence of Father Morgan and others. After a thorough shuffling of the tickets, the drawing was done by Misses A. Leslie and I. Graves, and resulted as follows:

First Prize - Gentlemen's Watch. Winning ticket No. 26. J. Bacciarelli, 18 Upper Park Street, Islington, N1.

Second Prize - Doll. Ticket No. 15. Mrs Cunningham, 2 Sand Street, Dowlais, South Wales.

Third Prize - Silk Cushion. Ticket No. 181. Mrs Taylor, 77 Avenue Road, Tottenham.

It will be noticed that local buyers did not happen to be so successful as in previous years.

The organisers are very grateful to all who assisted by selling or buying tickets.

25th June 1926 - Buckland Women's Institute Outing

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Buckland

Women's Institute Outing

The Annual Outing took place on Tuesday, June 15th, 30 members going by char-a-banc to Felixstowe.

A very happy time was spent there and everyone was unanimous in giving Mr W.J. Carter, of Royston, thanks for the splendid way in which he gave attention to the making of the journey pleasant and safe.

25th June 1926 - Bowls

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Bowls

On Thursday, June 24th, the Buntingford Bowls Club and some of the members' wives journeyed to Luton to play a friendly match, when a most enjoyable time was spent. The green was of Cumberland turf, which was in splendid condition, therefore play was excellent.

Although the Buntingford team were strange to the green they were only two points down at the tea interval.

On re-starting after tea, the Luton team scored 6 and 4 on rink one, and 6 and 6 on the other, which made the score look different. The final score was: Luton 49, Buntingford 34.

After this match had been played, Buntingford joined in a spoon competition, and honours were divided; one spoon was won by Mr J. Pateman, and the other by one of the Luton players.

Although rather cold, the motor ride was very much enjoyed.

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The Buntingford Bowls Club journeyed to Cheshunt on June 19th to play Rosedale Bowls Club. This match resulted in a win for Buntingford by 18 points.

25th June 1926 - Buntingford 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 yesterday (Thursday).

Present: Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mr F.B. Cannon (Vice Chairman), the Rev. L.W. Wright, Captain H.H. Williams, Messrs. A.W. Page, T.J. Stick, W.J. May, A.J. Hayes, W.H. Kittow, H.C. Marshall, C. Fraser, G.C. Wilson and H.E. Dudley, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), and the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin).

Master's Report

The Master reported as follows:

Number of inmates - men 15, women 13, children 2. Total 31. Corresponding period last year - 35.

During the month one inmate has died and one has been discharged.

The number of tramps admitted during the month is 94, against 13 for the corresponding period last year.

Gifts

The following gifts have been received and were much appreciated: Miss E. Porter, books; Mrs T. Law, books; Mrs Greg, rhubard; Miss Lushingtons, balls for children and cake for tea on Thursday evening.

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The Chairman said the Board was very grateful to the donors of the gifts.

The Board discussed the matter regarding the increase in tramps. It was stated that the Surveyor had a scheme for finding more accommodation, and it was resolved that the matter be left to the House Committee for action.

The Chairman stated that in view of the large increase he thought the matter of additional accommodation was of an urgent nature.

Tenders

The following tenders were received by the Board, and accepted:

Shaving - C. Miles

Groceries and Oilmen's Goods - Forrest Stores.

Milk (1/- gallon) - C. Smith.

Coffins - G. Saggers.

Meat - Clark (Ware).

Bread and flour - C.S. Coates.

Assessment Committee

The following were appointed to serve on the Assessment Committee under the new Rating and Valuation Act: Captain H.H. Williams and Mr F.B. Cannon.

Audit

The Clerk reported that the annual audit would be held on July 4th.

County Rate

The Clerk stated that the precept for the County Rate amounted to £2942 3s. 1d.