Buntingford Nursing Fund
Whist Drive and Dance
Miss Lushington and her willing helpers are to be heartily congratulated upon the complete success of her annual whist drive and dance held on Wednesday evening in the Benson Hall.
There was a large gathering, especially for the dancing.
The evening commenced with a whist drive, prizes for which had been kindly given by Lady Heaton-Ellis, Mrs H.C. Marshall, Mrs H.H. Williams, Mrs Mevett, Mrs Wyman, Miss Lushington, Dr and Mrs R.W. Fell, and Rev. A.L. Panchaud.
Twenty-five tables were occupied, and the prizes were presented by Miss Lushington to the following:
Ladies - 1, Mrs A. Clark (biscuit barrel); 2, Miss W. Walsingham (half tea service); 3, Mrs Wallis (tea cosy); lowest score - Mrs Geaves.
Gents - 1, Mr H. Hatchett (mirror); 2, Mr Coxall (shaving mirror); 3, Mr Mannox (pictures); lowest score - Mr Bishop.
A lucky chair prize went to Mrs Bennett, and the lucky ticket prize to Mr J. Bishop.
The Buntingford Town Band was in attendance, and dancing was indulged in until midnight, the excellent programme being enjoyed to the full.
Mr A.C. Bartlett for whist, and Mr L. Smith for dancing, were the two efficient M.C's.