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Showing posts with label March 1927. Show all posts
Showing posts with label March 1927. Show all posts
11th March 1927 - Women's Institute Monthly Meeting
Women's Institute
Monthly Meeting
A Talk on the B.B.C.
Judging by the keen interest taken by members of the Buntingford Women's Institute, during a lecture on the British Broadcasting Corporation on Wednesday evening, many of the Institute members must be wireless enthusiasts. "We have no wireless set at our home, but my husband told someone he had a loud speaker, I suppose he meant me" said a lady after Wednesday's meeting.
The women had the best of it on Wednesday, for if they learned nothing about high frequency circuits and resistance coupling they gained a good knowledge of the manner in which the B.B.C. programmes are drawn up, the type and the number of studios at one station and other important administrative matters so necessary for a service which caters for some millions of listeners.
Miss Evans, the lecturer from the British Broadcasting Corporation, told of the history of the B.B.C. from its formation, and dealt very fully with the question of programmes.
The lecture was enjoyed by everyone present.
Mrs H.H. Williams presided over the meeting which was well attended. Applause greeted the Chairman's announcement that the new hall would be officially opened at the end of March. It was hoped that Mrs Martin Smith, the Chairman of the County Federation, would be present.
Other features of the successful meeting were a hyacinth competition, the prize for which went to Mrs Warren, and Community singing led by Mrs Scarborough Taylor, with Mrs Amstrong at the piano.
Mrs King and Mrs Waters, two members from Aspenden, were the efficient tea hostesses.
11th March 1927 - Rural District Council
Rural District Council
A meeting of the Rural District Council followed, Captain H.H. Williams presiding. The officers present were - the Medical Officer of Health (Dr R.A. Dunn), and the Surveyor (Mr E.G. Thody).
The Surveyor reported that the Isolation Hospital remained closed. During the month the consumption of water had been 999,000 gallons, and the water level had risen another 3ft.
Application was made for the renewal of petroleum licenses, and plans were submitted in respect of a bungalow, for which an application for a subsidy had been submitted.
The Chairman said he understood that as the bungalow had been commenced, it could not rank for a subsidy.
The Surveyor again reported the cases in which tenants of the Council's houses were in arrears with rent, and instructions to serve notices to quit were given.
Electric Light
Plans were submitted by the North Metropolitan Electric Light Company showing the proposed route of their underground cable in Aspenden, Layston and Westmill.
A discussion arose as to the adoption of bye-laws for building, and it was decided to hold the matter over until it had been ascertained what bye-laws were in force in other Rural Council areas.
The Chairman, who spoke in favour of the adoptions of such bye-laws, said it was important to protect the amenities of the countryside, and so far this part of the County was unspoiled.
A communication was received to the effect that a conference for the purpose of considering certain matters in connection with the Rating and Valuation Act, would be held at the Law Society's Hall on Monday, and the Council were asked to nominate two members to attend.
The names of the Chairman and Mr W.J. May were submitted.
11th March 1927 - Buntingford Board of Guardians Monthly Meeting
Buntingford Board of Guardians
Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room on Thursday in last week.
Present: Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mr F.B. Cannon (Vice-Chairman), Mrs Dimsdale, The Rev. L.W. Wright, Captain H.H. Williams, Messrs. G. Graves, E. Bygrave, A.W. Page, E.J. Marchal, A.J. Hayes, W.J. May, F. Prime, G.C. Wilson and H.E. Dudley, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin) and the Master (Mr F.W. Butler).
Master's Report
The Master reported that there were 39 inmates in the Institution. During the month five had been admitted and four discharged; one had died. There was again an increase in casuals, 189 being admitted during the past month, again 19 for the corresponding period last year.
The Master also reported that on Wednesday, 1st March, two casuals - Albert Smith and J. Brown - were set a task of woodchipping in one of the cells. When the Master entered at 11.30 a.m., Smith picked up a chopper and threatened him; Brown also became abusive, and the Master entered the cell and tried to eject Brown; in doing so Smith picked up a log of wood and again threatened the Master, who overpowered both men, and later had Smith locked up in another cell for the night.
The man again became abusive, and smashed all the panes of glass in the window. The following morning he was set to pick oakum, and was visited by members of the House Committee.
Mr Butler stated that he had engaged the services of an ex-Police Sergt. to watch the man until his discharge from the casual ward.
The Chairman said he was glad the Master came through his experience unhurt. The question has been raised as to whether the Master should engaged additional assistance when cases such as this arose.
Mr G.C. Wilson said the event was quite a serious matter, and he was of the opinion that the matter of engaging extra help with the casuals should be left to the Master.
This was agreed, the rate of pay per hour or day being fixed.
House Committee
The House Committee reported that they had visited the Institution and had found everything in a satisfactory condition.
It was reported that the night nurse at the Institution had secured another appointment, and the matter of filling the post left to the Matron.
Estimates
The Clerk submitted the estimates for the half-year. The net amount required for common fund charges was £1323 against £1385 for the corresponding period last year.
The produce of a penny rate was £85 10s. - the amount required would therefore mean a rate of approximately 1/4 in the £.
Relief
Several relief cases were dealt with, and instructions given to the Relieving Officer.
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