28th January 1927 - Buckland Concert

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Buckland

Concert

On Friday, January 14th, in the School, a concert organised by the Rev. Phillips and Miss N. Pigg was a huge success, the amount taken, with the sale of programmes, being £9.

This amount is to be handed over to the Clothing Clubs &c., and the Nursing Fund. The room was crowded, quite a few having to stand.

A long and varied programme was arranged, and it would indeed be very difficult to pick out any item for particular mention, the piano solos, recitations, songs, violin solos, dance and ventriloquial performances being of the highest character.

Pretty and dainty indeed was the song and dance, "The red, red robin," by Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Scarborough Taylor, Mrs Edridge, Mrs Lanyon and Rev. Circuit gave songs, which were heartily encored, and by allowing the audience to join in the choruses it was a very happy time for all.

Mr Symes' violin solos were greatly appreciated. This gentleman, like Mr Daniels (ventriloquist) was not hitherto known to a Buckland audience. The latter gentleman caused roars of laughter, especially by making reference to the village Women's Institute and its choir.

Miss Hall's recitations were beautifully and feelingly rendered, and the play by Mrs Bailey and Mrs Seymour was very amusing and well played.

The Rev. F.B. Phillips thanked the audience for coming in such a number, whilst Miss N. Pigg passed a hearty vote of thanks to the performers.

A 6d. dance followed, from which the sum of £1 17s. 0d. was realised, and this is to be used for paying the expenses of the above.

A very enjoyable time for both young and old was brought to a close at 12.30 a.m.

Mr Bishop was at the piano for dancing.

14th January 1927 - Buckland

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Buckland

Past and present scholars of Buckland School were entertained to tea by the Rev. and Mrs Phillips of Buckland Rectory, on Friday, January 7th, in the school.

About 60 partook of a splendid tea, followed by songs by the Rev. and Mrs Phillips, and by the children, also recitations by the latter.

Various games were then played, which produced a great deal of fun.

The great feature of the evening was a large Christmas Tree, laden with presents and brilliantly lighted. Each child received two useful presents.

Afterwards those who wished to do so, indulged in dancing, and a very enjoyable evening ended with the singing of the National Anthem, and a call for three cheers by Francis Cole, one of the scholars, to which a hearty response was made.

As the children went out, each was given a bun, an orange and a packet of sweets.

20th May 1927 - Wyddiall Cricket - Anstey v. Wyddiall

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Wyddiall

Cricket

Anstey v. Wyddiall

A match between the above teams was played at Wyddiall on Saturday last, May 14th, resulting in an easy win for the home team by 48 runs.

Anstey batted first, and were quickly dismissed for a 42 - F. Phillips (not out 11) and "Mr Extras" (10) being the only double-figured totals. S. Pledger took 4 wickets for 14 runs, and H. Pledger 3 for 9.

On Wyddiall going in to bat, the result hung in the balance until after the fall of the sixth wicket (which fell at 33 runs), but after that H. May (25) and R. Reed (18) put the result beyond doubt, Wyddiall winning as stated. E. Bonfield also made a capital 16 when runs were badly needed.

Scores:

Anstey

E. Abrams, c Bonfield, b S. Pledger - 0

B. Catley, b R. Pledger - 3

C. Phillips, b S. Pledger - 1

W. Strange, b S. Pledger - 1

E. Dodkin, c H.Hatchett, b S. Pledger - 6

A. Bentley, c Bonfield, b H. Pledger - 2

F. Phillips, not out - 11

S. Danes, c May, b R. Reed - 2

H. Phillips, c C. Hatchett, b H. Pledger - 0

F. Chappel, run out - 3

A. Phillips, c R. Reed, b H. Pledger - 3

Extras - 10

Total - 42

Wyddiall

C. Hatchett, b Abrams - 8

S. Pledger, b Abrams - 0

H. Pledger, c Phillips, b Abrams - 5

E. Bonfield, c Chappel, b Abrams - 16

R. Pledger, b E. Phillips - 1

F. Hatchett, c H., b A. Phillips - 2

H. May, c Strange, b Abrams - 25

R. Reed, b A. Phillips - 18

H. Hatchett, b A. Phillips - 5

J. Martin, run out - 5

S. Reed, not out - 0

Extras - 5

Total - 90

10th June 1927 - Ruri-Decanal Conference at Buntingford

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Ruri-Decanal Conference at Buntingford

Prayer Book Revision

The Ruri-Decanal Conference for Buntingford Deanery was held on Saturday, June 5th, at 3 p.m. in the new Women's Institute Hall, presided over by the Rual Dean (Rev. W. McKerr, Rector of Meesden).

There was a large attendance of clergy and lay representatives, including Revs. L. Wright, W. Jobson, A. Howard, A.G. Langdon, F. Williams, W. Shepherd, Dr Eck, H.F. Webb-Bowen, F. Phillips, J.L. Dutton and A.G. King.

After prayer by Rev. A. Howard, the Deanery Committees for (1) Board of Missions, (2) Finance, (3) Social service, and (4) Education, were re-appointed.

The Rural Dean, in introducing the Hon. and Ven. Kenneth Gibbs, Archdeaon of St Albans, expressed his thankfulness that the Conference was to hear such an able exponent of the proposed new Prayer Book as the Archdeacon, who, as Prolocutor of the Lower House of Convocation, had been close touch with the events leading to the final revision.

The Archdeacon, who was warmly received, insisted on the necessity for Prayer Book Revision, which had been recommended by the Royal Commission in 1906. The clergy had made their own revisions and probably not one of those present could claim that he carried out all the rules of the old Book.

The changes had been made with the aim, not of compromise, but of comprehension, and he agreed with the Archbishops and Bishops, who maintained that no change of doctrine was intended. He believed that if the deposited Book became law, those who at present were exceeding in their practices what it allowed would, by the strength of public opinion, be inducted to keep loyally within its bounds.

He knew the Book could not please all (he himself could have wished some things otherwise), but he believed that it would be for the good of the Church, and in the interests of peace and order that it should be accepted by the Church and Parliament.

Mr Claud Fraser moved a resolution expressing the Conference's approval of the new Book. He did not speak, he said, as a theologian, but after the clear explanation they had heard from the Archdeacon, and knowing that it was the result of the long and careful labours of many years on the part of the Bishops, he felt it was their duty to accept the Book.

The resolution was seconded by Rev. F. Williams, late Rural Dean.

Rev. A. Howard, Vicar of Layston, deeply regretted having to differ from Archdeacon, for whom he had the greatest respect and admiration, but his convictions obliged him to dissent from the resolution.

He welcomed much in the new Book, but with many others, was deeply grieved by the proposed alternative Canon of the Holy Communion and by the introduction of Reservation and prayers for the dead, which he felt to be a step backward. He quoted from the report of the Convocation Debate the adverse opinions expressed at the Convocation of 1915 by the then Bishops of Exeter, Ely, St Albans, Bath, Wells, and others, against any change in the Communion Service. He could not agree that there was no change in doctrine, and far from restoring peace and order his opinion was that to legalise a book which manifestly spoke with two voices could only bring strife and confusion.

Mr Ball stated his belief that from his own experience of churches where extreme practices were carried on public opinion would be of little use. He could not agree that the introduction of Reservation and prayers for the dead implied no change of doctrine.

Rev. L. Wright said he should vote for the Book although he did not entirely agree with it.

In reply to a question, the Archdeacon stated that although the 39 aritcles are not bound up in the deposited Book, clergy would still be required to assent to them on institution to a living. He said he had been prepared for a difference of opinion, which, however, would not prevent the mutual friendliness of those who differed.

The resolution was put to the Conference and was carried by a large majority.

Mr Claud Fraser kindly entertained the members to tea at the Red House.

23rd April 1926 - Funeral of the Rev. W.J. Tapper

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Cottered

Funeral of the Rev. W.J. Tapper

Amid evidences of the deepest sympathy and regret, the funeral of the Rev. W.J. Tapper, whose death we announced last week, took place at Cottered Parish Church on Saturday afternoon last.

The first portion of the service was taken by the Rural Dean (the Rev. F.R. Williams). The organist (Miss Beamiss) was at the organ, and played suitable music during the assembling of the congregation. The congregation was a very large and representative one, the spacious church being almost filled. The seating arrangements were in the hands of Mr T.J. Stick, Mr W.N. Sanders and Mr W.J. Pitcher.

The procession into the church was headed by the Rural Deal (the Rev. F.R. Williams), Rev. A.L. Panchaud, Rev. F.B. Harton, Rev. A. Howard, Rev. F.B. Phillips, Rev. H. Sheppard, Rev. Quinn, Rev. Fisher, Mr Stevenson, and Mr Busby (Lay Readers) and the Surplice Choir.

Following the chanting of Psalm 90, the hymn "The radiant morn has passed away" was feelingly sung, and the Lesson was read by the Rev A.L. Panchaud. Then came the singing of the following beautiful hymn:

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As the cortege left the church the congregation changed the Nunc Dimittis. The last sad rites took place at the graveside amid much manifestation of sorrow, the clergy taking part being the Rural Dean, the Rev. A. Howard and the Rev F.B. Phillips.

The family mourners were Mrs W.H. Tapper (wife), Messrs William and Cyril Tapper (sons), Miss M. Tapper (daughter), Messrs. Hugh and Kenneth Tapper (sons), Mr and Mrs Coulson (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs Oram (sister-in-law), Mrs Pidwell (sister-in-law) and Miss Wale.

Among others present, we observed the Rev. L.W. Wright, the Rev A. McKerr, Rev John Cole, Mr and Mrs H.E. Dudley, Mr and Mrs A.W. Page, Mr and Mrs T. Kingsley, Mr and Mrs W.N. Sanders, Mr and Mrs A. Beadle, Mr and Mrs R.M. Huil, Mr W.J. Pitcher, Mr T.J. Stick, Miss Gruner, Dr R.W. Fell, Mr and Mrs B.A. Edwards, Mr H. May, Mr and Mrs H. Cornwell, Mrs Charles, Mr and Mrs H. Sheppard, Miss Beamiss, Miss Wilderspin, Miss Pearman, Mr D. Kingsley and Mr Martin.

Beautiful floral tributes were received from sympathisers. The grave was beautifully lined with moss and bunches of primroses by Mr A. Beadle, who carried out the duties of undertaker in a very satisfactory manner.

After the funeral a muffled peal was rung on the church bells.

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Mrs Tapper and Family wish to express their heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of sympathy shown in their overwhelming sorrow, and for the beautiful flowers sent.

Cottered Rectory. April 23rd, 1926.

5th Feb 1926 - Concert at Buckland

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Cambridgeshire Council of Muscial Education

Village Concerts Committee

Concert at Buckland

Under the auspices of the Village and Town School Concerts Committee of the Cambridgeshire Council of Muscial Education, a delightful concert was given at the Schoolroom, Buckland, on Friday evening last.

This Committee has been formed to facilitate the practice and performance of music in the County. It proposes to work by (1) Assisting Choral and Orchestral Societies by providing them with (A) Conductors or Instructors; (B) Music or Instruments. (2) Organising Concert Parties - which may be for (A) General Concerts by parties of Amateurs; (B) Lecture Concerts; (C) Children's Concerts; (D) Community Singing Concerts; (E) Village, Country Town and School Concerts.

The platform was adorned with plants and ferns by the Rev, Mrs. and Miss Phillips, and was much admired. 

The programme itself was of exceptional merit, and the concert quite a musical event. The artistes were Miss Eva Hayden (pianist), Miss Phillips (chello) [sic], Miss Edith Fehr (reciter), Miss Phyllis Rickaby (contralto), and Mr John Wightman (singer).

Afternoon Concert

During the afternoon the artistes visited the school and gave a delightful programme to the children. All the items were loudly applauded, and at the close, the Rev F.B. Phillips, on behalf of the teachers and scholars, thanked the artistes for a most enjoyable event.

Evening Concert

The evening concert was well attended, and the programme was one of the best presented in the village. All the items were loudly encored, and at the close the aritistes were accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

The programme was as follows: "Choral- Prelude," Miss Eva Hayden; "Oh no, John!" Mr John Wightman and Miss Rickaby; Negro Spiritual, Folk Songs and "The Forsaken Merman," Mr John Wightman; "Cherry Ripe," "Where the Bee Sucks," "Cuckoo Madrigal," "Charming Chloe," Miss Phyllis Rickaby; "David and the Waiter," Miss Edith Fehr.