4th June 1926 - The Whit-Monday Fete

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The Whit-Monday Fete

The result of the Coal Weight Guessing Competition (in charge of Mrs Roberson) was as follows:

1, Mr E.J. Smith, fancy stool; 2, Miss Vardon, leather book carrier and book; 3, Mrs Aylott, coal; 4, Mrs Taylor (Westmill), leather hand-bag; 5, Miss Woodley, half-dozen E.P. spoons.

The coal was given by Mr E.J. Sparkes, and the actual weight was 136 and a half lbs.

With reference to the Bowls Competition (stated in this Paper to have been in harge of Mr F.W. Butler), we have now learned that the competition was in charge of Mr J. Lawrence, who also kindly gave a prize to the winner.

21st May 1926 - Bowls

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Bowls

The Buntingford Bowls Club journeyed to Sawbridgeworth on Thursday, May 13th, for the first match of the season, when a good game resulted in a victory for the home team.

The game was stopped twice owing to hailstorms.

The following were the scores:

Rink 2

Buntingford

E.R. Brett, J.Pateman, H.E. Birkett, F.W. Butler - 13

Sawbridgeworth

A. Fish, A. Hart, J. Fish, F. Barnes - 20

Ring 3

Buntingford

J. Lawrence, F.B. Sharp, E.J. Totman, W.J. May - 20.

Sawbridgeworth

A. Morris, W.A. Hardie, S.W. Parfett, S.R. Garnett - 22.

Buntingford - 33, Sawbridgeworth - 42.

12th Nov 1926 - Reed Women's Institute

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Reed

Women's Institute

The first monthly meeting of the newly formed Women's Institute was held on Thursday evening, October 28th, the president taking the chair.

Despite the very wet night, 30 signed the membership cards. After their usual business, Mrs Wardle, the president, presented to the Institute all the crockery that is necessary for "the cup that cheers." Mrs J. Bonfield, in a nice little speech, thanked the president for her kind gift. This was supported by Mrs Lawrence, and heartily responded to.

Games and singing brought a very pleasant evening to a close. The hostess for the evening was Mrs Wardle.

30th April 1926 - Bowls

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Bowls

The Buntingford Bowls Club commences its 1926 season tomorrow. Although the Club has secured a new and larger site for a bowling green, this year's play will take place at Layston Cottage through the kindness of Mrs H. Ashford.

Tomorrow's match will be between the Captain's and Vice-Captain's teams, and should prove very interesting. A number of friends have been invited and tea will be provided to all present.

Mr J. Lawrence is the new secretary and intending members should send their names to him as early as possible.