3rd June 1927 - Buntingford Rural District Council

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Buntingford Rural District Council

Monthly Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Rural District Council was held at the Board Room on Thursday in last week.

Present: Capt. H.H. Williams (in the chair), Messrs. C. Hummerstone, F.B. Cannon, H.C. Marshall, Claud Fraser, H.E. Dudley, E. Bygrave, F. Prime, A.W. Page, G. Graves, A.J. Hayes, G.C. Wilson, T.J. Stick and W.J. May, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Medical Officer of Health (Dr R.A. Dunn), and the Surveyor (Mr E.G. Thody).

Surveyor's Report

The Surveyor reported that the Isolation Hospital remained closed.

The consumption of water for the past month has been 1,075,000 gallons.

The Surveyor also reported that Mr C. Reed, of Cottered, had submitted plans for a proposed bungalow to be erected by him at Cottered. The plans were in order.

There was also a report on the water supply at Wakeley cottages, the Surveyor reporting that they reservoir needed repairing and adequate means taken to ensure protection of the water from pollution.

Cottered Drainage

The Surveyor reported that he had again inspected the site adjoining the Cottered cesspool, and he suggested that a small Sub-Committee be appointed to view it.

The Chairman, Mr H.E. Dudley and Mr T.J. Stick arranged to meet on the site on Saturday.

The Clerk stated that the Anstey Parish Meeting had submitted the name of Mr Herbert S. Ward, of Bandons, Anstey, as a candidate to fill the vacancy on the Board caused through the death of Mr James C. Pigg.

Bye-Laws

Copies of the proposed Bye-laws which had been drafted by a Sub-Committee of the Council were submitted to the members.

The Chairman said that two of the members of that Sub-Committee were strongly in favour of the adoption of bye-laws, but one wished to reserve his judgment. If, however, the Council decided to adopt hte bue-laws, that member was of the opinion that those drafted would be most suitable.

In commenting on the drafts submitted, Captain Williams said the intention of the Council was not to draft anything in the way of interfering laws, but he thought that it was a mark of progress that they should have something that would be a guide to the people.

Mr G.C. Wilson moved a vote of thanks to the Sub-Committee for the way in which they had gone into the matter.

It was decided to adjourn the matter for a period of four months.

A further letter was read from Mr Chapman, of London Road, Buntingford, with reference to his application for a subsidy in respect of the bungalow recently erected by him. The Clerk stated that the letter had been sent to the Council by the Ministry of Health, and he had replied to the Ministry, and furnished them with all particulars of the case. The matter was left over until the Ministry has dealth with the Clerk's letter.

Dr R.A. Dunn submitted his annual report of vital and general statistics, an observation of which appears in another column. In answer to a question by the Chairman, Dr Dunn said that cancer is distinctly a disease of old age.

The Council confirmed the appointment of the 2 rating officers to carry out the work in connection with the Registration of Electors' Lists and the preparationg of the Juror Lists.

Mr F.B. Cannon urged that the Council draw the attention of the County Council to the dangerous corner near the Sandon turning at Chipping Bridge. Several accidents had occurred there, and there had been a smash up on the corner that morning.

It was resolved to write the County Council on the matter.

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At the meeting of the Guardians, Mr H.C. Marshall suggested that the Board approach the North Metropolitan Electric Light Co. with a view to obtaining an estimate for wiring the Poor Law Institution.

3rd June 1927 - Cricket - Wyddiall v. Mr T. Pledger's XI

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Cricket

Wyddiall v. Mr T. Pledger's XI

A match between these teams was played on Saturday last, Wyddiall winning by an innings and 50 runs.

Mr Pledger's XI batted first, and were quickly dismissed for 27 runs, Cooze being the only batsman to reach double figures. Cooze, however, was rather lucky - being bowled with a no-ball the first ball he received.

Wyddiall very promptly passed their opponents score, and after making 100 runs for 6 wickets declared their innings closed.

With 73 runs to get to avoid an inning's defeat, Mr Pledger's XI fared even worse than at their first attempt, scoring only 23.

Score:

Mr T. Pledger's XI

S. Oakley, b H. Pledger - 0

H. Parker, c F. Hatchett, b S. Pledger - 4

T. Pledger, b H. Pledger - 0

W. Neale, b H. Pledger - 7

J. Holmes, b S. Pledger - 0

W. Cooze, b S. Pledger - 12

A. Martin, c H. May, b S. Pledger - 0

- Dowler, b H. Pledger - 3

W. Leathers, not out - 0

- Rayment, b H. Pledger - 0

J. Martin, b H. Pledger - 1

Extra - 1

Total - 27

Wyddiall

W. Hatchett, b Holmes - 1

H. Pledger, b Neale - 29

E. Bonfield, lbw, b Pledger - 8

R. Reed, b Pledger - 16

H. Hatchett, not out - 14

F. Hatchett, c Oakley, b Pledger - 2

H. May, c Holmes, b Pledger - 17

C. Hatchett, not out - 7

S. Pledger - did not bat

C. May - did not bat

S. Reed - did not bat

Extras - 6

*100

*Innings declared closed.

Mr T. Pledger's XI

T. Pledger, c R. Reed, b Bonfield - 2

H. Parker, c W. Hatchett, b Bonfield - 5

J. Holmes, stumped H. May - 5

W. Neale, b Bonfield - 5

W. Cooze, b Bonfield - 1

S. Oakley, b C. Hatchett - 1

W. Leathers, b H. May - 0

A. Martin, not out - 5

- Rayment, did not bat

- Dowler, c S. Pledger, b C. Hatchett - 0

J. Martin, c E. May, b C. Hatchett - 3

Extra - 1

Total - 23

30th July 1926 - Cricket - Wyddiall v. Hamels Park

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Cricket

Wyddiall v. Hamels Park

The above match was playing at Hamels Park on Saturday last, resulting in a win for Wyddiall by 37 runs.

Wyddiall batted first - F. Hatchett being top-scorer with 18 (not out). Hamels scored only moderately against the bowling of S. and H. Pledger, and were dismissed just on time for 44 runs, W. Wallace and R. Drevuit making 30 between them. S. Pledger was the most successful bowler, taking six wickets at a small cost.

Scores:

Wyddiall

C. Hatchett, b W. Wallace - 5

S. Pledger, b Drevuit - 7

W. Hatchett, b Drevuit - 2

H. Pledger, c S., b W. Wallace - 13

R. Pledger, b W. Wallace - 2

H. May, c C., b W. Wallace - 5

F. Hatchett, not out - 18

E. Bonfield, W. Wallace - 12

H. Hatchett, c W., b S. Wallace - 1

R. Reed, c Bysouth, b S. Wallace - 4

A. Martin, b Drevuit - 6

T. Mole, run out - 2

Extras - 6

Total - 81

Hamels Park

W. Gruss, b S. Pledger - 3

C. Bysouth, b S. Pledger - 2

S. Wallace, b S. Pledger - 0

R. Drevuit, run out - 14

W. Wallace, b H. Pledger - 16

F. Green, b H. Pledger - 0

V. Roberts, b S. Pledger - 2

H. Clarke, c H. Hatchett, b H. Pledger - 1

B. Allen, b H. Pledger - 0

F. Clements, b S. Pledger - 1

T. Rayreen, not out - 1

Extras - 5

Total - 44

23rd July 1926 - Football Club Annual General Meeting

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Football Club

Annual General Meeting

A Successful Year

The Annual General Meeting of the Buntingford Town Football Club was held on Tuesday evening. Mr A.G. Day presided, and was supported by the Hon. Sec. (Mr W. Budd).

Committee's Report

The folowing report was unanimously adopted:

The Buntingford Town Football Club has experienced one of the most successful seasons in its career.

In the field the 1st XI entered the Greg Cup, the Herts. Junior Cup, and the 2nd Division of the North Herts League.

Although being beaten in the 1st round of the Greg Cup by Royston by the odd goal in nine, they reached the semi-final of the Herts Junior Cup. This is a record for the club, the previous best being the 6th round. They were beaten three goals to two in the semi-final by Walsworth, a Senior team who eventually won the Senior Division of the North Herts League.

In the North Herts League the team finished fourth, playing 22 matches, winning 15 and losing 8.

During the season, altogether 38 matches were played: 20 won, 16 lost and 2 drawn. Total goals scored 130, against 98.

The leading goal scorers were: H. May 30, E. Pledger 24, H. Clark 20, H. Birkett 16, S. Thorogood 12, and W. May 11.

The 2nd XI, who at one time appeared to have a good chance of winning the Buntingford and District League, eventually finished fourth, playing 20 games: winning 10, drawing 2 and losing 8. Goals scored 43, against 46.

The leading scorers were: R. Reed 9, V. Cooze 8, A. Martin 6, A. Clark 4, C. Smith 4, and S. Rayment 4.

Financially the Club is in a perfectly sound condition, for after spending the sum of £43 17s. 9d. in the erection of a grand stand, £4 2s. 5d. is still in hand.

Supporters' subscriptions are practically the same as last season, while the gate money shows a welcome increase of £13, this being due to the fine play of the 1st XI in the Jnuior Cup, these gates alone bringing in £14.

Expenditure - The chief item here is the £43 17s. 9d. already referred to. Referees' fees show an increase of £2 10s., and transport of £6 10s., this being due to the Club playing more matches this season than last. Other items are practically the same as last season.

On the actual year's working the Club shows a profit of £6 19s. 9d. This is a most satisfactory state of affairs, and it is hoped, with the continued help of supporters and friends, to do even better in the coming season.

The Balance Sheet

The balance sheet, produced by the Hon. Treasurer, showed a profit of £4 2s. 5d., which was considered very satisfactory.

The accounts were duly passed.

Election of Officers

The election of offers resulted as follows: President, H.C. Marshall, Esq.; the Vice-Presidents were re-elected en bloc; Hon. Secretary, Mr W. Budd; Hon. Treasurer, Mr S. Howlett; Team Sec., Mr W. Cooze; Captain, Mr W. Hatchett; Vice-Captain, Mr H.E. Birkett; Committee - Messrs. J. Bishop, B. Nicholls, E. Smith, H. Clark, A. Clark, W. Reed, E. Pledger and F. Camp.

Votes of thanks to the President and Vice-President, the Officers and the Chairman, concluded the business of the meeting.