Invitation Dance
One hundred persons accepted the Committee's invitation to attend the dance in the Women's Institute Hall on leap year night.
The whole programme of dances was greatly enjoyed, and the Gaiety Dance Band from Hoddesdon supplied the music.
The refreshments were provided by Mr Mead, and gave entire satisfaction.
[Transcriber note: To save everyone's eyes I've turned the collections of names at the end into bullet pointed lists]
Wyddiall
An Enjoyable Concert
The concert given in the schoolroom on Tuesday last attracted a crowded audience, that spent a delightful time.
Mr H. May was the chief organiser, and Mr R. May presided at the piano.
No charge was made for admission, but during the interval a collection was made in aid of the Men's Club, the satisfactory sum of 30s. being collected.
At the close Mr H. Pigg congratulated the artistes on the excellent programme, and called for three cheers, which were heartily given.
On behalf of the performers, Mr H. May thanked the audience for their support, and the liberal way they had subscribed to the Club funds.
The programme was as follows:
Part 1 -
Part 2 -
Annual Treat
Mr and Mrs H.C. Marshall, of Longmead, kindly invited the children of Baldock Road to a New Year's Treat on Tuesday. The event was held at the Ex-Service Men's Club, and the room was beautifully decorated for the occasion.
A Christmas Tree stood at one end of the room, and the tree was heavily laden with every description of toys suitable for boys and girls. Over forty sat down to an excellent tea, which was supplied by Mrs H. Mead, of Buntingford.
Tea over, the room was speedily cleared for games, &c., which went on amid much noise and merriment. In the amusements and games assistance was kindly given by Mr E.J. Totman and Mr B.E. Thody, while the following ladies assisted Mrs Marshall with the tea and refreshments - Mrs H.H. Williams, Miss Ward, Mrs Totman, Miss Lewis, Mrs Rustead and Mrs B.E. Thody. Mr Marshall arrived during the evening, and was greeted with vociferous cheering.
The Christmas Tree was then lit up with coloured electric lamps and each child received a present. The grown-ups, too, all received a suitable gift from the tree.
At the close the children partook of sausages rolls, cake and lemonade. God Save the King was sung, and hearty resounding cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Marshall and all the helpers. The children dispersed highly delighted with the treat they had so much enjoyed.
Benson Hall
In spite of the heavy rain which fell last Wednesday evening, the dance in the Benson Hall was well attended; in fact, nearly as many were present as could fit comfortably on the spacious floor, which is known as the best dancing floor for miles around.
Mr Blakiston, who filled the post of M.C. in his usual accomplished manner, announced that prizes would be given for a spot dance and for the best "fancy dress." No prizes had been promised for either event, but the Management felt that some recognition was due to the large number who had braved the elements, among whom were visitors from Cottered, Therfield, Puckeridge, Aspenden and Hare Street.
The Standon Orchestra kindly undertook the difficult task of judging the entries in the "Fancy Dress Parade" - "difficult" because of the clever portrayal of the varied characters selected. The prizes went to Miss Kelly, The Limes, Therfield, who came as the "Blue Moon"; and to Mr Kelly, of the same address, who was a "French Cavalier," with wig, uniform, cocked hat, and sword complete.
The gentlemen, however, had already agreed that as the "fancy dress" ladies exceeded the gentlemen in number, the men's prize should go to the second lady, and this award was to Miss May Mulvany (of Aspenden), who represented a "Spinning Top."
The spot dance prizes were won by Mr Mead and Miss Norris; and the "lucky ticket" prize of 7/6 by Mr W. Game of Buntingford.
Novelties were distributed after the interval. Masks, hats, crowns, spectacles, false noses, whistles, puff-outs and similar features added to the general merriment; and red electrics enhanced the colour scheme adopted by the energetic Decorating Committee, who had suspeded festoons and streamers across the Hall, producing an effect well worth seeing.
The refreshments, to which justice was done, were provided by the Committee and friends. The total receipts came to £7 11s. 1d.
Father Morgan wishes to thank all who helped to make the event such a success, both the capable workers and those who patronised the dance in spite of the inclement weather.
An invitation "Leap Year" dance is announced for February 29th, with the new Buntingford Dance Orchestra in attendance.