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:

[Transcriber note - The hymn can be read in the original image]

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.