26th Nov 1926 - Buntingford Branch of the Mothers' Union

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Buntingford Branch of the Mothers' Union

A largely attended meeting was held in the George Assembly Room on Wednesday at 6.30, which was addressed by Mrs Parkin, Central Organising Worker from the Mary Sumner House, who is visiting the Branches of the Deanery during this week.

After a hymn, Mrs Dixon (Hon. Sec.), opened the meeting with prayer, and introduced Mrs Parkin, who spoke with much power on the ideal of a Christian home which underlay the first starting of the Mothers' Union by Mary Sumner 50 years ago, and which is, or ought to be, still the aim of every member.

She emphasized each of the three objects: the sanctity of marriage, the responsibility to God for children, and the fellowship in Prayer. She also urged upon members the duty of service, either as members of a Branch Committee, or by living consistent lives.

Mrs Howard (Enrolling Member) expressed her thanks of the meeting to Mrs Parkin for her helpful address, and announced that at the January meeting it was proposed to form a Committee of Communicant members, who would greatly assist the work of the Branch.

26th Nov 1926 - Barley Women's Institute

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Barley

Women's Institute

Tuesday, the 9th inst., the November meeting was held in the Town House, with Miss Frances Wilkerson (President) in the chair.

Sir Cecil Neumann gave a very interesting and instructive lecture upon South Africa, which was greatly appreciated. After tea had been served by Mrs G. Chuck and her helpers, Mrs Casbon gave an account of the half-yearly Council meeting of the Herts. Federation which she had attended as delegate.

The President reminded members that voting for the new committee would take place at the next meeting, so their nominations should at once be placed in the box, or during the month, when it would be at the Post Office (by kind permission of Messrs. Hagger & Co.)

A parade of home-made dresses (for which there were unfortunately only four entries), the materials to cost 10s. or under, was then held in which the prize winners were - 1 Miss Darnell, 2 Miss Kate Wilkerson.

The meeting closed with the singing of "Jerusalem," and the National Anthem.

26th Nov 1926 - Death of Mr David Anderson

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Death of Mr David Anderson

At the age of 76 years, the death took place on the 17th inst. of Mr David Anderson, of Norfolk Road, Buntingford. He had been in bad health for some time, and bore his illness with much patience.

The funeral took place on Monday last, the remains of the deceased being laid to rest in Layston Churchyard. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. Howard.

The immediate mourners were: Mr Henry Anderson (son), Mrs Cook and Mrs Brett (daughters), Mr George Anderson (brother), Mrs H. Anderson and Mrs D. Anderson (daughters-in-law), Miss Kathleen Anderson (granddaughter), Mr John Brett (grandson), Mr and Mrs Wren (nephew and niece), and Rev. John. Cole.

There was [sic] a number of floral tokens.

19th Nov 1926 - Buckland Women's Institute

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Buckland

Women's Institute

The November monthly meeting was held in the School on the 10th at 6.30 p.m.

The business having been gone over, the members received a Paper Mache Demonstration at the hands of the Hon. Miss B. Gibbs. Many members took actual part in this, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the demonstrator by the President.

A competition, "Best Xmas Present for 1/-," was won by Miss P. Morris and Mrs H. Carter, the judge (Hon. Miss Gibbs) finding it impossible to decide between the two.

Tea was served by Mrs J. Carter, Mrs J. South, Mrs Hoar, Mrs H. Carter, Miss Ellis and Miss N. Carter.

A delightful play was given by three friends from Barkway, entitled "Between the soup and the savoury."

Nomination papers for the 1927 Committee were distributed.

A very pleasant evening was closed by all singing God Save the King.