A Birthday Party
A pleasing little event took place at the Poor Law Institution on Monday afternoon last, the occasion being the 93rd anniversary of the birthday of one of the inmates - Miss E. Purkiss.
The birthday was celebrated by tea in the ward, and in addition to the women inmates, the following joined in the celebrations Mr F.W. Butler (Master), Mr J.W. Sutterby, Mr E.C. Clarke (Clerk to the Guardians) and the Revd. John. Cole, whilst the serving was very kindly carried out by the Matron (Mrs F.W. Butler), assisted by the nurses.
After tea all joined in the hymn "O God our help in ages past," followed by the offering of prayers and the benediction.
Miss Purkiss was overcome by the many congratulations and good wishes which she received. Among the presents was an iced cake, suitably inscribed, from the Buntingford Board of Guardians.