Scholastic
At a recent examination of the Associated Board of the R.A.M. and Royal College of Music, the following pupils of Miss L.M. Baker passed, as stated:
Elementary - Rachel Prime, with distinctions. Joan Roberson and Mary Fell, honourable mention.
Lower class - Mary Feasey, Jean Weir and Miriam Brand, honourable mention.
Jumble Sale
The Jumble Sale advertised in these columns last week, in aid of the Buntingford Schools Improvement Fund, was held on Tuesday last in the George Assembly Room with satisfactory results.
The appeal for gifts was largely responded to, and Mrs Howard wishes to thank all who contributed, including one unknown donor of a parcel of books, and all who worked so willingly to make the sale a success.
Mrs Wyman, Mrs J. Smith, Mrs Butler and Mrs Coxall undertook the stall of women's and children's clothing; Mrs H. Feasey and Mrs Roberson the household goods; Mrs Mottram the books; Miss Hornby and Mrs Geaves the 3d. stall; and Mrs Howard and Mrs W. Jackson the men's and boys' clothing stall.
Over £10 10s. has been taken, clear of expenses.
Women's Institute
Result of Whit-Monday Fete
We have received a copy of the balance sheet of the Fete held at Layston Court on Whit-Monday.
The accounts show a satisfactory balance of £89 2s. 4d., which, it is understood, has been devoted to the hut fund.
The balance sheet is as follows:
Receipts
Donation, Mrs Kingsley (Cottered) - 10s. 0d.
Donation, Town Band - £1 8s. 6d.
Donation, Mr Daniels - 10s. 6d.
Stalls:
Mrs Marshall and helpers - £10 2s. 6d.
Mrs Williams and helpers - £15 0s. 0d.
Mrs Coleman and helpers - £10 2s. 6d.
Mrs Roberson and helpers - £6 2s. 0d.
Mrs May and helpers - £2 5s. 7d.
Mrs Squires and helpers - £3 15s. 0d.
Mrs S. Smith and helpers - £1 6s. 9d.
Mrs White and helpers - £1 4s. 10d.
Profit on teas - per Mrs Fell - £6 5s. 8d.
Ices - per Mr Tottman - £1 6s. 0d.
Tennis - per Miss Porter - £4 0s. 0d.
Hoop-la - Mr Marshall - £3 8s. 0d.
Arrow - Mr Totman - £3 3s. 2d.
Fortune - Mr Mildren - £2 10s. 4d.
Treasure hunt - Miss Woods - £1 11s. 6d.
Balloons - Mr B. Thody - £2 9s. 6d.
Nails - Mr G.H. Maughan - 5s. 0d.
Bowls - Mr J. Lawrence - £1 11s. 6d.
Bran tub - Miss Aylott - 4s. 6d.
Gate money - £15 16s. 8d.
Doll - Miss S. Armstrong - £1 0s. 9d.
"Gipsy" - Mrs Robinson - £5 0s. 0d.
Concert - Folk dancing and dancing - £2 11s. 6d.
Per Joan Roberson - 6s. 2d.
See-Saw - 3s. 4d.
Clock golf, per Mr W.J. May - £1 12s. 6d.
Sundries - 3s. 7d.
Total - £105 17s. 10d.
Expenditure
Printing and advertising - £4 5s. 6d.
Band - £10 0s. 0d.
Cartgage, gas for balloons and sundries - £2 10s. 0d.
Net profit - £89 2s. 4d.
Total - £105 17s. 10d.
The Balloon Race
Of the 60 balloons entered for the balloon race, ten labels were returned through the post; the list of these is given below.
The winner is Mr H.A. Thody, Buntingford, whose balloon was picked up at Nortleulingem, France, on 27th May.
Balloon - Where found
Mr H.A. Thody- Nortleulingem, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Mrs F. Pigg - Wenden, Essex.
Mr Fowler - Peldon, Colchester.
Mr J. Waldock - Raidontree, Essex.
Mr G.S. Taylor - Braintree, Essex.
Peter Taylor - Weatherfield.
R.H. Powell - Wenden, Essex.
Miss F. Brown - Thaxted.
Mr F. Fraser - Feering, Kelvedon.
Miss Shefford - Ashen, Suffolk.
The Whit-Monday Fete
The result of the Coal Weight Guessing Competition (in charge of Mrs Roberson) was as follows:
1, Mr E.J. Smith, fancy stool; 2, Miss Vardon, leather book carrier and book; 3, Mrs Aylott, coal; 4, Mrs Taylor (Westmill), leather hand-bag; 5, Miss Woodley, half-dozen E.P. spoons.
The coal was given by Mr E.J. Sparkes, and the actual weight was 136 and a half lbs.
With reference to the Bowls Competition (stated in this Paper to have been in harge of Mr F.W. Butler), we have now learned that the competition was in charge of Mr J. Lawrence, who also kindly gave a prize to the winner.