2nd November 1923 - Death and Funeral of Mrs E.J. Crane

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Death and Funeral of Mrs E.J. Crane

It is with much regret that we record the death of Mrs Ernest J. Crane, of Buntingford.

Mrs Crane, before her marriage was an assistant mistress in the Barkway Council Schools, a post she held with some distinction until her marriage in 1917. She was much esteemed by all her pupils on account of her kind disposition, and was greatly respected by a large circle of friends in Barkway and Buntingford.

After a short illness the end came on Sunday last, and much sympathy is felt for her sorrowing husband and her six months' old child.

On Wednesday afternoon the remains were conveyed by motor hearse to the deceased's old home at Barkway, where she was born. The funeral took place at Barkway yesterday (Thursday).

The Rev. W.T. Stubbs very impressively officiated at the service, and a large number of friends were present to pay their last respects.

Mrs Bowman presided at the organ, and the hymn sung was "On the Resurrection Morning." As the cortege left the church the organist played Mendelssohn's "Oh Rest in the Lord."

The plain oak coffin bore a breast plated inscribed:

Jessie R. Crane, Died October 28th, 1923, Aged 36 years.

The immediate mourners were Mr E.J. Crane (husband), Mr and Mrs Copeland (father and mother), Mr and Mrs C. Copeland (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs J. Crane (mother-in-law), Mrs H. Beeton (sister-in-law), Mr H. Beeton, Mrs E. Martin and Mrs Knife (cousins), Mrs F.G. Crane (aunt), Mrs Gray and the seven employees of the firm.

Amongst the 54 beautiful floral tokens were the following:

To dear Jessie, from her loving husband and little John - "A devoted wife and loving mother."

To our loving daughter, from her affectionate father and mother.

In loving memory, from Mother and Mary.

In loving remembrance, from the old Barkway scholars.

With heartfelt sympathy, from the Organist and Choir of Barkway Church.

With deepest sympathy, from the Buntingford Ex-Service Men's Club.

With deepest sympathy, from the Buntingford Women's Institute.

With deepest sympathy, from the tradesmen of Buntingford.

With sincere sympathy, from the teachers of Barkway School.

In loving remembrance from Harold and Millie.

In affectionate remembrance, from uncle, aunt and Cyril.

With deepest sympathy, from Harry.

With loving sympathy, from auntie Gray.

With sincere sympathy, from Barney, Bert and Harry.

With deepest sympathy from Castle, Clark, Parker and Clark sen.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr George Saggers.

4th June 1926 - Death of Sir James Cantlie

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Cottered

Death of Sir James Cantlie

The Funeral

We regret to record the death of Sir James Cantlie, the eminent surgeon, which took place in a London Nursing Home on Friday last. The deceased, who had been in failing health for about two years, was 75 years of age.

Sir James, who founded the Volunteer Medical Staff Corps, which later became the Royal Army Medical Corps, was an apostle of physical fitness. He possessed the fine gift of a true sense of humour, and was noted for his outspoken manner. He was knighted for his services in connection with Red Cross work during the war, and he worked untiringly for months in training V.A. detachments. He will be long remembered for the prominent part he took in securing the release of Sun Yat Sen, who organised a plot to seize Canton in 1895.

Sir James' connections with Cottered have extended over the past 30 years. He took up farming in the village as a hobby, and spent many happy days in his residence "The Kennels." He took a keen interest in all local matters, and an hour's chat with neighbouring farmers gave him great pleasure.

Following an impressive service at St Peter's, Vere Street, London, on Tuesday the commital portion of the funeral service was held at Cottered. The coffin, covered with a naval ensign, was borne to the grave by men who had been employed by the deceased, among these was John Parker, an old servant of the deceased's, who dug the ivy-lined grave.

There were nearly 100 beautiful wreathes from various organisations and institutions with which the deceased was connected. Among these were tribute from the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (of which the deceased was the founder), The School of Hygiene (London), The Union of Chinese Associations, The College of Working Women, The Governors of the Polytechnic, The Council and members of the London and Banff and Kncardine Association, 56th Detachment of V.A.D., The London Morayshire Club, The Knomuntong Association, The Hospitallers Club, The A.D.M.S., and Officers of the Medical Units of the 56th London Territorial Division, The 210th Division V.A.D., No. 2 British Red Cross, The British Red Cross Society, Old V.A.D. Members, No. 1 V.A.D., The Grand Principal of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, and thhe Chinese Students of Great Britain and Ireland.

Mourners from a wide area were present, and the service was conducted by the Rev. F.A. Gibbs, of Walkern. The immediate mourners were Commander C.E. Cantlie, R.D.S.C., R.N. (son), Capt. N. Cantlie, R.A.M.C., M.C., M.R.C.S. (son), Miss Allan, Miss Janet Allan, Mr and Mrs Ingall, Mr I. Ingall, Miss M. Roos, Mr Usher, and Nurse Brisley.

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Read about Sir James Cantlie on Wikipedia.

Brief mention of Sir James' will.

2nd April 1926 - Jumble Sale

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Jumble Sale

The jumble sale, in aid of the Home League Summer Outing Fund, realised £3.

The stall-holders were Mrs Parker, Mrs Howes, Mrs Miles and Mrs Harris.

Mrs Hills, sen., was in charge of the refreshment stall.

20th Jan 1928 - Young Britons Entertained

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Young Britons Entertained

The members of the Buntingford Branch of "Young Britons" were entertained to a treat by the President, Mrs H.H. Williams, on Saturday last.

Long before 4.30 - the hour arranged for tea - there was a strong muster of Young Britons waiting admission to Foresters' Hall, where the treat was held. A bountiful tea was provided, and the sixty children present appeared to have good appetites.

After tea, bon-bons were distributed, and after a few games there was a lantern lecture given by Mr B.E. Thody and Mr R. Butler. In addition to many local slides, there were several showing various British possessions overseas, and these were explained to the children by Mrs Williams.

Before leaving, very hearty cheers were given for Mrs Williams for her kindness in entertaining such a large gathering, and to all the helpers. After the National Anthem had been sung, each child received gifts of chocolate, cake or oranges.

The arrangements throughout were excellent, Mrs Williams being assisted by Mrs Bonness, Mrs Darton, Mrs Parker, and Miss Olive Poulton. The two monitors, Horace Darton and Cyril Kimpton, were very much in evidence; their chief task was to call the roll - not a very easy one under the circumstances.