13th May 1910 - Puckeridge, Death of King Edward

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Puckeridge

The Rev. J.F.R. Pledger, of Barkway, preached at Braughing Chapel on Sunday morning. He also was the special preacher at Puckeridge Chapel in the afternoon, and at the Century Hall in the evening. 

At each service he spoke of the sad news of the death of the King, the great good he had done for the country, and the effect of his wisdom on the rulers and governments of the world. To Nonconformists he was always a genuine friend.

At the Century Hall service, the congregation sang the well-chosen hymn for the occasion, "Till He come."

26th Feb 1926 - National Institute for the Blind

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National Institute for the Blind

Successful Whist Drive at the Benson Hall

A successful whist drive, in aid of the funds of the above institution, was held at the Benson Hall on Wednesday evening.

Twenty tables were occupied, and Mr H. Clarke kindly acted as M.C. The scoring was fairly high, and four ladies had to cut for prizes.

Mrs Stapley and Miss I. Aylott both scored 180, and winning the cut Mrs Stapley took first prize - a case of tea knives, Miss Aylott being second with a cake knife. Mrs Corp and Miss Mean both scored 176, and on the cut Miss Mean took third prize - a fancy jam dish.

For the gents prizes Mr F.C. Nash was first with a score of 180 - prize, a clock. Mr T. Pledger, who was second, chose a cigarette tray and matchbox; and Mr H. Clark, with a score of 175, was third - prize, a leather purse and wallet.

Father Morgan kindly presented a pack of cards for the player with the highest score at the first-half, and this prize was won by Mr A. Coxall.

Mrs H. Clarke distributed the prizes.

At the close, Mr B.E. Thody, who organised the drive, returned thanks to Mr Clarke and the helpers.