5th Oct 1928 - Buckland, Whist Drive and Dance

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Buckland

Whist Drive and Dance

A successful whist drive and dance was held in the School on September 28th, in aid of the children's treat.

Although the day was very wet, a good number was present. Miss F. Pigg presented the prizes to the following lucky winners:

Ladies - 1 Miss P. Jackson, 2 Mrs E. Bunce; Gents - 1 Mr F. Stoten, 2 Mr J. Baker; booby Mr S. Bullard; lucky chair Miss C Norris.

Excellent refreshments were served by the Women's Institute members, to whom the promoters wish to give their best thanks. A large iced cake was raffled, the winnter being Mr W. Gatward. Also a fancy sandwich, containing a lucky charm, given by Mrs Dommett, was won by Miss C. Hagger.

The Mavis Dance Band played splendidly, and a most enjoyable evening ended with the singing of the National Anthem.

5th Oct 1928 - Auction (Anstey)

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Friday Next

The Rectory, Anstey, Nr Buntingford, Herts.

G. Scarborough Taylor, P.A.S.I.

Has received instructions from the Rev F.R. Williams, who is leaving the district to Sell by Auction at the above on Friday, October 12th, 1928, at 12 noon, the surplus and useful Household Furniture and Effects, comprising Bedsteads and Bedding, Bedroom Suite, Mahogany Roll-top Desk, Settees, Chairs, and Occasional Tables, Overmantels, Bookcases, &c., Kitchen Utensils and Outside Effects.

Catalogues of the Auctioneer, Auction Offices, Buntingford (Tel 20), Baldock (Tel 62), Welwyn (Tel 98), and Hatfield, Herts (Tel. 16).

19th Oct 1928 - Buntingford Petty Sessions

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Buntingford Petty Sessions

Friday Last, before Sir Charles Heaton-Ellis (in the chair), Captain H.H. Williams and Mr G.W. Pepper.

APPLICATION FOR POSSESSION

Mr Alfred J. Miller, of Braughing, made application for the possession of a cottage owned by him and in the occupation of Mr Robert Allen, of Braughing.

Mr Miller said he became the owner of the property in 1928. The tenant had been in occupation since 1926. The rent was 4/6, but when he (Mr Miller) became the owner he raised it to 5/6. The tenant had refused to pay the incrase, and the arrears now amounted to £13 11s 6d.

The applicant was anxious to get possession as he intended putting the cottage in a better condition.

Mr Allen said he had tried for three cottages, but had been unable to secure one. The cottage he lived in was in a deplorable condition, and he did not feel inclined to pay the increased rent until the owner repaired the place. He was quite willing to pay the back rent as he had the money with him, but he could not pay the extra 1/-.

The Bench discussed the matter, and the Chairman said the case would be adjourned for one month to enable the parties to come to terms.

AFFILIATION CASES

Leonard Ward, of Aspenden, and Sidney Oakley, of Buntingford, were summoned by Mr H.J. Andrews for non-payment of arrears in respect of affiliation orders made by the Buntingford Bench.

After hearing the evidence the Chairman said that unless the cases were settled within seven days both men would be committed to prison, Oakley for three months, and Ward for one month.

The last-named paid before the Court closed.

19th Oct 1928 - Football at Tottenham

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Football at Tottenham

For the Tottenham Hotspur v. Grimsby Town match at Tottenham on Saturday, 20th October, the London and Noeth Eastern Railway Company are running a special cheap half-day football trip to Northumberland Park from Buntingford at 1.18p.m., West Mill 1.21, Braughing 1.26, Standon 1.29, Hadham 1.37, Widford 1.42 and Mardock 1.45 p.m. returning on the same day by any train after 4 p.m.

Full particulars can be obtained at L.N.E.R. stations and agencies.