15th October 1926 - Reed auction

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Thursday next

Reed, Royston, Herts.

G. Scarborough Taylor, P.A.S.I., has received instructions from the exors. of the late Mr W. Bysouth to sell by auction on Thursday next, October 21st, at 1 p.m., the whole of the household furniture and effects, comprising bedroom appointments, mahogany tallboy, drawing and dining room suites, fine grandfather clock in oak case, antique circular table, dining tables, arm chairs, overmantels, mahogany sideboard, french-style veneered kneehole writing desk, &c., &c., kitchen utensils and outdoor effects.

On view morning of sale from 9a.m. to 12 noon.

Catalogues of Mr J. Lawrence, Reed, Royston, or the Auctioneer, Auction Offices, Buntingford (Tel. 20); Welwyn (Tel. 98); Baldock (Tel. 62); and Hatfield (Tel. 16).

8th October 1926 - Reed - Social at Mission Room

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Social at Mission Room

The Mission Room was almost full for a very enjoyable function on the evening of Wednesday, the 22nd September.

The occasion was a tea and social to welcome the Rev. H.F. Webb-Bowen as Rector of the Parish. The idea was first suggested by the Churchwardens, and enthusiastically taken up in the village.

A small committee was formed, who gave liberally, and with donations from the Churchwardens, success was assured. All the schoolchildren of the village were invited free, all others to pay the nominal sum of 3d.

After full justice had been done to the tempting viands displayed, Mr J.W. Sworder, in a few well-chosen words, voiced the welcome of the parishioners to the new Rector, who later responded in a happy vein, thanking Mr Sworder for the welcome he had extended to him, and asking for the support and backing of his parishioners in Church life and work.

Songs and recitations filled up the remainer of the evening, which was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.

1st October 1926 - Reed Women's Institute

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Women's Institute

A meeting was held on Tuesday evening in last week, in the Mission Room to discuss the question of starting a Women's Institute in the village.

There was a good attendance, with Mrs Wardle in the chair. An interesting address was given by Mrs C.R. Turney, V.C.O., on "The aims and objects of the Women's Institute." A hearty vote of thanks was passed to her on the motion of the chairman.

The vote was then put to the meeting as to whether a Women's Institute should be started, with the result that all present were in favour.

The following were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs Wardle; vice-president, Mrs C.R. Turney; secretary, Mrs Kingsley; treasurer, Miss Tott; committee, Mesdames J. Bonfield, E. Drage, Giffen, F. Gatward, Hambleton, Knights, Lawrence, Scripps.

The first monthly meeting will be held on Thursday evening, October 28th, when new members will be welcomed.

3rd December 1926 - The Puckeridge Hounds

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The Puckeridge Hounds

On Saturday, Nov 20th, the Puckeridge Hounds met at Buckland. They led off from Buckland to Reed Wood.

When about a hundred yards south of the entrance to the wood a motor car travelling from Royston towards Buckland unfortunately ran into the pack.

Four of the hounds sustained injuries.

Read the court case.