2nd March 1928 - Aspenden Campanology

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Aspenden

Campanology

On Saturday in last week a peal of Stedman Triples 5040 changes was rung on the bells of the Parish Church in three hours and seven minutes.

According to records, only one peal has ever been rung on these bells, and this was scored over 180 years ago by a local band of ringers. The band on this 18th ult. were all visitors to the parish, and the conductor is a well-known London ringer of St Paul's Cathedtal.

The band was composed as follows:

C.F. Winney (London), conductor, treble; F.W. Richardson (Brockley), 2; B. Patmore (Great Munden), 3; G.Gray (Hertford), 4; S. Carter (Lt. Munden), 5; G. Dawson (Leytonstone), 6; W.H. Lawrence (Lt. Munden), 7; G.H. Carter (Lt. Munden), tenor.

21st December 1928 - Buntingford Bowls Club Xmas Draw

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Buntingford Bowls Club Xmas Draw

Ticket No. - Name and Address - Prize

529 - Harry, c/o Marshall & Snelgrove, Vere St., W. - Brace Rabbits

2237 - F. Seering, Coles Hill, Westmill - Cycle Lamp

228 - Fred Perry, Buttermilk Hall - Fowl

2480 - J. Prentice, Bull Lane, Langley - 100 Cigarettes

2305 - Mrs Womack, Vine, Welwyn - Bottle Sherry

9 - S.G. Dunstall, Cornwell Rd., Finchley - Joint Beef

1038 - H. Saymar, 97 Golders Green Rd., N.W. 11 - Brace Rabbits

1315 - F. Miller, 43a Mitan Street, Fulham Palace Road, London, S.W.6. - Bottle Port

675 - Mary Browne, Buntingford - Cwt. Potatoes

1521 - Charlie Smith, Buntingford - Christmas Cake

1671 - Mrs E. Shepherd, Bury Grange, Ardeley - Hare

499 - J. Dove, Upper Grosvenor St., London, W.1. - Turkey

1984 - Jeffrey Cockerell, Newsells - Duck

712 - Nora Piggott, Buntingford - Hare

1951 - C. Maron, Chequers, Sandon - Gent's Wallet

1648 - Mrs Mellows, Cockenach - Goose

2443 - Mrs Arthur Gray, Luffenhall - Bottle Whiskey

2485 - Mrs A. Clark, Hill Green, Clavering - Bottle Whiskey

2463 - James Bowie, Iron Gate, Weston - Bottle Port

2884 - H.S. Bardwell, 15 3rd Avenue, Acton, W.3 - Brace Rabbits

2885 - Ditto - Brace Peasants

1794 - E. Dear, Ardeley - Brace Rabbits

617 - - Hammond, Cherry Green - Fowl

732 - Mrs Furber, London House, Puckeridge - Fowl

1799 - Albert Scripps, Gt. Hormead - Attache Case

2099 - - Baynes, Manuden - 2 Silk Neckties

2054 - - Ives, Cottered - Umbrella

1356 - - Johnson, Mill Stutton, nr. Ipswich - Fountain Pen

1507 - Mrs J. Lawrence, Black Hall, Brent Pelham - Gold Wrist Watch

2240 - Mrs Peacock, Coles Hill, Westmill - Fowl

1639 - Miss Brigham, The George, Buntingford - Ham

1446 - - Spicer, School Lane, Aston - Brace Rabbits

1608 - B. Brett, Pelham Road, Buntingford - Cigarette Case

453 - Mrs G. Whitmore, 16 Guards Terrace, Caterham - Bow Chocolates

424 - W.J. Bristow, 40 Park Lane, London - Port

13th August 1926 - Buntingford Bowls Club Fete

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Buntingford Bowls Club

Garden Fete at the Red House

By the kind permission of Mr and Mrs Claud Fraser, a Garden Fete was held at the Red House, Buntingford, on Bank Holiday, in aid of the Buntingford Bowls Club.

It was organised by the committee, the hon. sec. (Mr J. Lawrence) being ably assisted by Mr H. Clarke. Favoured with a brilliant summer's day, the 600 people who attended the Fete entered with zest into the pleasures, and spent indeed a very happy time.

At the opening ceremony of the Fete, Mr W.J. May, the Chairman of the Committee, said Mr Marshall, the President of the Club, who was to open the Fete, was so well known that he needed no introduction.

The Club especially wished to thank Mr and Mrs Fraser for the kindness in placing their beautiful gardens at the disposal of the committee. The Club had hitherto been somewhat handicapped by the use of a green that was slightly below the ordinary standard size, and this had affected their play. The opportunity had arisen of acquiring a suitable piece of land in Wyddiall Road, which was in course of construction as a bowling green.

Mr H.C. Marshall endorsed the remarks of Mr May, and in declaring the Fete open said the Bowls Club had every cause to be grateful to Mr and Mrs Fraser (Applause).

There was a very big choice of attractions, and all were fairly well patronised.

Messrs. Barratt's Jazz Band and Concert Party from Bedford besides playing selections and for dancing on the lawn up to 10 o'clock in th evening, gave two excellent concerts that were greatly appreciated. The humourous items on the programme deserve special mention.

Upwards of a hundred persons tried their skill at the treasure hunt, the treasure being won by Mr H.C. Marshall, whose success highly pleased the visitors. In guessing the weight of a lump of coal, actually weighing 89lbs. 6ozs., Mr E.J. Totman was the winner, his estimate being 90lbs.

Two, Miss Bartrop and Mr C. Fraser, guessed the weight of a cake (4lbs. 3 and three quarts ozs.), and the latter resigned his right, and the cake was handed to Miss Bartrop.

For the bowls competition, Mr F. Boniwell won premier honours with a score of 25, and in clock golf Mr C. Fraser with a score of 23. No less than six tied in hitting the target for a prime ham, which was eventually won by Mr Howard. This was superintended by Mr W.J. May.

The greatest novelty was the pig in a poke, the pig being presented by Mr Mannox, who managed this competition. There were numerous entries, and five tied, the winner being Mr Skipper.

For the stop-watch competition, Mr J.P. Hill, of the Bengeo Club, Hertford, was the winner with only a minute out. He gave the time 3.27, but it actually stopped a minute earlier, 3.26.

The flying arrow pastime in charge of Messrs. E.J. Totman and A. Mayes proved very popular, as also did Mr F.W. Butler's offer of 2s. for a penny, but the anticipations of those who participated in this feat were not altogether realised. A good prize was set apart for the lucky ticket. It turned out to be 126, and the possessor of this ticket has not yet claimed the prize.

It was just the evening for an open air whist drive, and the prizes were won as follows:

Ladies - 1 Miss Boniwell, 2 Mrs Stepley, lowest score Miss Wilds.

Gents - 1 Mr Walsingham, 2 Mr Watson, lowest score Mr Ward.

Teas and refreshments were in great request, and this part of the Fete arrangements was in the capable hands of a ladies' committee, which won high praise for the dainty way the teas were served on the lawn.

At the gate Mr J.L. Cornwell and Mr J. Boniwell, two of the oldest members of the Bowls Club, had charge.

For such a well-arranged Fete, to uphold a good old sport reaching back centuries, the promoters certainly deserved every success, and it is pleasing to record that the proceeds amounted to about £60.

17th September 1926 - Sale of Mill Corner Farm, Reed

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Reed, Royston, Herts.

Important sale of Freehold property.

G. Scarborough Taylor, P.A.S.I., has received instructions from the Exors. of the late Mr William Bysouth to Sell by Auction at "The Bull" Hotel, Royston, on Wednesday, October 6th, 1926, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, an excellent freehold agricultural holding known as Mill Corner Farm, Reed, comprising a well-built farm-house, 3 excellent cottages, 2 extensive ranges of farm buildings, and containing about 274 acres, of which 13 acres are pasture, and have extensive road frontages; three excellent parcels of accommodation land.

The above will be sold with vacant possession upon completion of purchase.

Also 11 brick-built villa cottages, in convenient lots, all being let at very low rents varying from 2/8 to 6/- weekly, producing a gross rent of per £99 Annum.

May be viewed by arrangement with Mr J. Lawrence, "Dreadnought" Villa, Reed; and particulars and conditions of sale may be obtained of the Solicitors (Messrs. Hogan and Hughes), 6, Martin's Lane, Cannon Street, E.C.4; and of the auctioneer, Auction Offices, Buntingford (Tel. 20); Baldock (Tel. 62); Welwyn (Tel. 98); and Hatfield (Tel. 16).

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