30th November 1923 - Death of Miss Sarah King

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Death

Miss Sarah King, aged 81 years, passed away at the Infirmary of the Buntingford Poor Law Institution on Saturday last.

The deceased was an eccentric person. She always dressed in white from her boots to her hat, she having sometime or other contracted an illness whilst nursing, and ever after she wore white, and was known as the "White Woman."

She had several times been transferred to her native place at Chatham, but would return to Buntingford again, stating that she preferred the Buntingford air.

30th November 1923 - Buntingford Town Band

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Buntingford Town Band

The Band played in the town on Sunday afternoon last, and their supply of good music, well performed, was very welcomed.

A collection was made in aid of the National Institute for the Blind.

The programme included:

Selection, "In a Monastery Garden"

Euphonium Solo, "Bois Epais"

Prelude in "F"

Adante in "G"

Hymns: "Lead Kindly Light" and "For all the Saints" "Alleluia Chorus" and others

It has been suggested that with the held of the Band, Sacred Concerts might be arranged.

We are sure this would be welcomed by a large number of townsmen.

30th November 1923 - Accident

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Accident

On Saturday evening last, in a dense fog, a Ford car collided with a hawker's cart on the London Road.

The horse was badly cut on the off-side fore leg, and the occupants of the car were badly shaken.

16th November 1923 - Buntingford Women's Institute

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Buntingford Women's Institute

A meeting of the Buntingford Women's Institute was held at the Assembly Room, George Hotel, on Wednesday evening last.

A lantern lecture on "Flowers" was given by Mr W. Graveson, of Hertford, and was much enjoyed by all present. The lecturer spoke of the various legends connected with our English flowers, and many of the beautiful pictures were taken by Mr Graveson himself. At the close a very hearty vote of thanks was carried with acclamation by all present.

The lantern was manipulated by Mr B.E. Thody.

Following the lantern lecture musical items were rendered by Miss Baker's pupils. The programme for the ensuing year was also discussed, and it was resolved to have an Institute outing next summer.

Bulbs for the Bulb Competition were sold at the meeting.

Two new members were co-opted on the committee, namely Mrs W.J. May and Mrs G. Saggers. It was also announced that tickets were now on sale for the Whist Drive, which will be held at the George Hotel on Tuesday next, Nov. 20th.

A special feature will be a prize for a lucky ticket, which must be purchased before Tuesday. The whole of the prizes to be offered will be on view in Mr Sharp's window on Monday.

Tea was provided by Miss Boniwell, and the meeting closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.