10th December 1926 - Football - Greg Cup

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Football

Greg Cup

Buntingford 4 v. Odsey 2.

On Saturday, Buntingford went on step further in the Greg Cup Competition, when they defeated Odsey by 4 goals to two.

The first-half was an end-to-end battle with scrappy play, and ended in a blank score sheet.

The second-half was a little better. Buntingford had the better of the exchanges, and Thorogood opened the scoring with a first-time shot.

Play improved, and Birkett, H. May and S. Pledger added goals. H. May, on the left wing, played a good game, and it was through his accurate passes that Thorogood and Birkett were enabled to score.

Towards the finish the visitors attacked strongly and scored two goals. The sky was now becoming very dark, and so was Odsey's outlook, the final whistle sounding with the town attacking strongly.

Sawbridgeworth provide the opposition tomorrow in the fourth round of the Herts. Junior Cup, and Buntingford will have to go all the way if they hope to win.

The final of the Benevolent Shield (Buntingford v. Pirton) on Boxing Day, will be played at Hitchin. Special buses are being run, and anyone wishing to travel must give their names to Mr S. Howlett as soon as possible.

The fare is 2/6, payable when the seat is booked.

3rd December 1926 - Women's Conservative Association

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Women's Conservative Association

Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Women's Branch of the Conservative Association was held in the George Assembly Room, Buntingford, a 6.30 p.m., on Friday, November 19th.

The President (Lady Heaton-Ellis) was present, also Mrs Williams (as Chairman), Mrs Dimsdale (the Vice-President), Mrs Baker (the hon. treasurer), and also the hon. secretary. There were over 100 members of the Association present.

The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed.

The hon. secretary's report was read, which showed the meetings had been well attended, as also had the Committee meetings.

The number of members on the books up to the end of October, 1926, was 244, which, in spite of removals and resignations, showed an increase of 26 members on last year's total.

A financial report was read by Mrs Baker, showing a small balance in hand.

Mrs Howard proposed, and Mrs Henry May seconded, that the officers be re-elected en bloc.

This was carried unanimously.

New names were added to the Committee, proposed by the hon. secretary and seconded by the hon. treasurer.

Mrs Howard, of Watford House, Westmill, gave a most excellent address on the danger of apathy on the part of women voters, and emphasised the responsibility that the vote had given to women.

There was an exhibition and sale of goods sent by members for the Buntingford stall at the Hitchin Fete, and the hon. sec. would like to take this opportunity of thanking all in the villages who have so generously contributed.

Tea was served most expeditiously by Mrs Thody and a band of helpers.

3rd December 1926 - Death of Mrs Mary Bye

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Wyddiall

Death of Mrs Mary Bye

It is with much regret that we record the death of Mrs Mary Bye, which took place at Royston Hospital on Wednesday in last week.

The deceased had been in ill health for some time, and was removed to Royston early in November. Both Mrs Bye and her husband have lived in Wyddiall for a number of years, and have been respected by all who knew them.

Mr Bye, who is a very conscientious workman, is at present in Royston Hospital and we understand he is going on well.

The funeral of the deceased took place at St Giles' Church, Wyddiall, on Monday afternoon, when a large number of friends and relatives were present to show respect and sympathy. The coffin, which bore a place inscribed - Mary Bye, Died November 24th, 1926, Aged 69 years, was covered with flowers.

The service was conducted by the Rector, the Rev. L.W. Wright, who spoke highly of the deceased.

The immediate mourners were - Mr H. Bye and Mrs B. Woods (son and daughter), Mr W.  Bye and Miss A. Bye (son and daughter), Mr F. Bye and Mrs G. Smith (son and daughter), Mr B. Woods and Mrs H. Bye (son and daughter-in-law), Mr G. Smith and Mrs W. Bye (son and daughter-in-law), Mrs C. Catley and Mrs T. Coxall (sisters), Mr and Mrs T. Coxall (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs W. Coxall (brother and sister-in-law), Mr and Mrs W. Bye (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs Catley and Mrs Bentley (sisters-in-law), A. Bye, I. Catley, and J. Bentley (nephews). Others present were Mr H. May, Mr T. May.

Amongst the numerous wreaths was one from her sorrowing husband and children, and one from her loving sister and cousins.

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Mr D. Bye and family wish to thank all friends for the many expressions of sympathy received in their recent bereavement.

21st January 1927 - The Rearing and Fattening of Farm Stock

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Buntingford & District Agricultural Debating and Discussion Society

The Rearing and Fattening of Farm Stock

The rearing and fattening of farm stock was the subject of the second of a series of lectures and debates organised by the above Society.

The meeting was held at the Assembly Room, "The George" Hotel, on Tuesday 11th, Capt. E.T. Morris presiding.

The Chairman introduced the principal speaker - Mr J.W. Reid, and Mr H.W. Gardener, both of Oaklands.

Mr Reid gave a very interesting and comprehensive talk on the fattening of beasts, laying great stress on the importance of feeding regularly. Cleanliness of utensils and a dry warm bed, were other points strongly urged. Calves required for dairy work should not be forcibly fed, but kept growing.

The speaker then dealt with the various methods of feeding and fattening, and said that monotony of feeding should, in all cases be avoided. One of the greatest dangers in pig feeding was leaving unconsumed food in the troughs; the food was liable to ferment, and in addition it was very wasteful.

Mr H.W. Gardener then addressed the meeting, and illustrated his remarks by tabulated forms. He specially emphasised that during the early life of a beast the carcass contained mostly water, therefore during this period less expensive foods were needed. He then dealt with the various foodstuffs and their relative values, and supplied the meeting some most interesting data. One of his points was that when a beast reached from 7 to 8 cwt., the water in it decreases and the fat makes a jump.

A discussion followed in which Messrs Kittow, H. May, E. Pigg, W. Morris, S. Pigg and G. Scarborough Taylor took part. Many useful questions were asked and points thrashed out, especially as to the best kind of floor for animals of all kinds. Concrete was urged providing there was sufficient bedding; rammed chalk was also commended.

Before the conclusion of the meeting, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Chairman and the speakers, and it was announced that the next meeting would be held on 1st February.

The Committee also made arrangements for a debate in March, the subject of which is "The inter-relationship between Producer, Distributor and Consumer."